Market overview
The global air-dried chicken dog food market is worth USD 207 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 468 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Adult is the largest by life stage segment.
| Scope | Shelf-stable air-dried dog food with chicken as the main protein, sold as complete diets, toppers and treats through pet specialty, online and grocery channels. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 190 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 207 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 468 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 5,369 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 10,461 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 38,570 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Air-dried Chicken Dog Food market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 207 mn |
| 2027 | USD 225 mn |
| 2028 | USD 244 mn |
| 2029 | USD 265 mn |
| 2030 | USD 287 mn |
| 2031 | USD 311 mn |
| 2032 | USD 338 mn |
| 2033 | USD 367 mn |
| 2034 | USD 398 mn |
| 2035 | USD 432 mn |
| 2036 | USD 468 mn |
Air-dried Chicken Dog Food market segmentation
By life stage
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 62.0% | 59.6% | USD 128 mn | 8.1% |
| Puppy | 14.0% | 16.2% | USD 29 mn | 10.1% |
| All life stages | 24.0% | 24.2% | USD 50 mn | 8.6% |
By format
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete diets | 70.0% | 68.9% | USD 145 mn | 8.3% |
| Toppers and mixers | 18.0% | 20.3% | USD 37 mn | 9.8% |
| Treats | 12.0% | 10.8% | USD 25 mn | 7.3% |
By channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty pet retail | 42.0% | 33.8% | USD 87 mn | 6.2% |
| Online | 40.0% | 51.0% | USD 83 mn | 11.2% |
| Grocery and mass | 18.0% | 15.2% | USD 37 mn | 6.7% |
By animal protein inclusion
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken only | 58.0% | 54.0% | USD 120 mn | 7.7% |
| Chicken with other proteins | 28.0% | 30.0% | USD 58 mn | 9.2% |
| Chicken with vegetables and fruit | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 29 mn | 10.0% |
By dog size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 28.0% | 27.0% | USD 58 mn | 8.1% |
| Medium | 38.0% | 37.0% | USD 79 mn | 8.2% |
| Large and giant | 34.0% | 36.0% | USD 70 mn | 9.1% |
Top 25 countries for air-dried chicken dog food by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 89.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 75 mn | 36.0% | USD 168 mn | 8.4% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | USD 23 mn | 11.0% | USD 49 mn | 8.0% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 17 mn | 8.0% | USD 37 mn | 8.5% |
| 4 | Australia | USD 14 mn | 7.0% | USD 31 mn | 8.0% |
| 5 | Canada | USD 12 mn | 6.0% | USD 28 mn | 8.5% |
| 6 | China | USD 12 mn | 6.0% | USD 38 mn | 11.9% |
| 7 | Japan | USD 10 mn | 5.0% | USD 21 mn | 7.4% |
| 8 | New Zealand | USD 8.3 mn | 4.0% | USD 15 mn | 6.1% |
| 9 | France | USD 7.2 mn | 3.5% | USD 15 mn | 7.9% |
| 10 | South Korea | USD 6.2 mn | 3.0% | USD 16 mn | 9.9% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 3.5 mn | 1.7% | USD 8.0 mn | 8.7% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 2.1 mn | 1.0% | USD 4.8 mn | 8.7% |
| 13 | Italy | USD 1.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 3.5 mn | 8.7% |
| 14 | Sweden | USD 1.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.8 mn | 8.7% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 1.0 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.4 mn | 8.7% |
| 16 | Austria | USD 0.91 mn | 0.4% | USD 2.1 mn | 8.7% |
| 17 | Belgium | USD 0.81 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.9 mn | 8.8% |
| 18 | Denmark | USD 0.72 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.7 mn | 8.8% |
| 19 | Norway | USD 0.66 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.6 mn | 8.8% |
| 20 | Poland | USD 0.62 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.4 mn | 8.5% |
| 21 | Ireland | USD 0.58 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.3 mn | 8.5% |
| 22 | Singapore | USD 0.54 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.3 mn | 8.9% |
| 23 | Mexico | USD 0.52 mn | 0.2% | USD 1.2 mn | 8.5% |
| 24 | Brazil | USD 0.48 mn | 0.2% | USD 1.1 mn | 9.0% |
| 25 | South Africa | USD 0.46 mn | 0.2% | USD 1.0 mn | 8.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 6.1 mn | 3.0% | USD 13 mn | 7.6% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- ZIWI
- Stella & Chewy's
- Open Farm
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Real Meat Company
- Sundays for Dogs
- K9 Natural
- Instinct Pet Food
- Addiction Foods
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Pure Pet Food
- Prime100
- The Honest Kitchen
- Brothers Complete
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the air-dried chicken dog food market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by life stage, by format, by channel, by animal protein inclusion, by dog size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the air-dried chicken dog food market?
The global air-dried chicken dog food market is estimated at USD 190 mn in 2025 and USD 207 mn in 2026.
How fast will the air-dried chicken dog food market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 468 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 261 mn.
Which country is the largest market for air-dried chicken dog food?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 75 mn in 2026, 36.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 55.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 11.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which air-dried chicken dog food segment is largest?
In the by life stage split, Adult is the largest segment with 62.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading air-dried chicken dog food companies?
Global leaders include ZIWI, Stella & Chewy's, Open Farm.
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