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Pet Food Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global pet food market is worth USD 174 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 297 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Dogs is the largest by pet segment.

USD 174 bnMarket size 2026
USD 297 bnForecast 2036
5.5%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global pet food market is worth USD 174 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 297 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Dogs is the largest by pet segment.

ScopeFood for dogs, cats and other companion animals sold in dry, wet, treat and fresh formats, including veterinary diets and premium, natural and raw products.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 165 bn
Value 2026USD 174 bn
Value 2036USD 297 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.5%
Volume 202639.7 million tonnes
Volume 203661.4 million tonnes
Average price 2026USD 4,386 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Pet Food market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global pet food market is forecast to grow from USD 174 bn in 2026 to USD 297 bn by 2036, a rise of 71%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.5%
Pet Food market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 165 bn; 2026: USD 174 bn; 2027: USD 184 bn; 2028: USD 194 bn; 2029: USD 204 bn; 2030: USD 216 bn; 2031: USD 228 bn; 2032: USD 240 bn; 2033: USD 253 bn; 2034: USD 267 bn; 2035: USD 282 bn; 2036: USD 297 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.5%.2025174 bn2026228 bn2031297 bn20365.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 174 bn
2027USD 184 bn
2028USD 194 bn
2029USD 204 bn
2030USD 216 bn
2031USD 228 bn
2032USD 240 bn
2033USD 253 bn
2034USD 267 bn
2035USD 282 bn
2036USD 297 bn

Pet Food market segmentation

By pet

Exhibit 2Dogs is the largest segment by pet, with 56.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by pet
Pet Food market share by pet, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by pet. Dogs: 56.0%; Cats: 38.0%; Other pets: 6.0%.Dogs56.0%Cats38.0%Other pets6.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Dogs56.0%53.3%USD 97.5 bn5.0%
Cats38.0%41.7%USD 66.1 bn6.5%
Other pets6.0%4.9%USD 10.4 bn3.5%

By product

Exhibit 3Dry food adds the most revenue by product, growing from USD 80.1 bn in 2026 to USD 121 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by product, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Pet Food market by product, 2026 and 2036Revenue by product in 2026 and 2036. Dry food: USD 80.1 bn in 2026, USD 121 bn in 2036, change +51%; Wet food: USD 45.3 bn in 2026, USD 75.1 bn in 2036, change +66%; Treats and snacks: USD 27.9 bn in 2026, USD 53.3 bn in 2036, change +91%; Fresh, raw and veterinary diets: USD 20.9 bn in 2026, USD 48.1 bn in 2036, change +130%.20262036 forecastChangeDry food+51%80.1 bn121 bnWet food+66%45.3 bn75.1 bnTreats and snacks+91%27.9 bn53.3 bnFresh, raw and veterinary diets+130%20.9 bn48.1 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Dry food46.0%40.7%USD 80.1 bn4.2%
Wet food26.0%25.3%USD 45.3 bn5.2%
Treats and snacks16.0%17.9%USD 27.9 bn6.7%
Fresh, raw and veterinary diets12.0%16.2%USD 20.9 bn8.7%

By price tier

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Economy35.0%31.0%USD 60.9 bn4.2%
Mid-range33.0%33.0%USD 57.4 bn5.5%
Premium32.0%36.0%USD 55.7 bn6.8%

By sales channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Pet specialty stores31.0%30.0%USD 54.0 bn5.2%
Supermarkets33.0%28.0%USD 57.4 bn3.8%
Online22.0%29.0%USD 38.3 bn8.5%
Veterinary clinics and other14.0%13.0%USD 24.4 bn4.7%

By main protein

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Poultry42.0%40.0%USD 73.1 bn5.0%
Beef and lamb20.0%19.0%USD 34.8 bn5.0%
Fish and seafood14.0%14.0%USD 24.4 bn5.5%
Novel and plant-based8.0%11.0%USD 13.9 bn8.9%
Mixed and grain-based16.0%16.0%USD 27.9 bn5.5%

Top 25 countries for pet 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 75.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 91.7%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 57.4 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 48.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Pet Food market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 57.4 bn, 33.0%; China: USD 15.7 bn, 9.0%; Brazil: USD 10.4 bn, 6.0%; United Kingdom: USD 8.7 bn, 5.0%; Germany: USD 8.7 bn, 5.0%; France: USD 8.7 bn, 5.0%; Japan: USD 7.0 bn, 4.0%; Russia: USD 5.2 bn, 3.0%; Italy: USD 5.2 bn, 3.0%; Canada: USD 4.4 bn, 2.5%.United States57.4 bn 33.0%China15.7 bn 9.0%Brazil10.4 bn 6.0%United Kingdom8.7 bn 5.0%Germany8.7 bn 5.0%France8.7 bn 5.0%Japan7.0 bn 4.0%Russia5.2 bn 3.0%Italy5.2 bn 3.0%Canada4.4 bn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 57.4 bn33.0%USD 89.8 bn4.6%
2ChinaUSD 15.7 bn9.0%USD 44.6 bn11.0%
3BrazilUSD 10.4 bn6.0%USD 18.7 bn6.0%
4United KingdomUSD 8.7 bn5.0%USD 13.1 bn4.2%
5GermanyUSD 8.7 bn5.0%USD 13.1 bn4.2%
6FranceUSD 8.7 bn5.0%USD 12.5 bn3.7%
7JapanUSD 7.0 bn4.0%USD 9.5 bn3.2%
8RussiaUSD 5.2 bn3.0%USD 8.6 bn5.1%
9ItalyUSD 5.2 bn3.0%USD 7.7 bn4.0%
10CanadaUSD 4.4 bn2.5%USD 6.8 bn4.6%
11SpainUSD 4.4 bn2.5%USD 9.1 bn7.6%
12AustraliaUSD 3.8 bn2.2%USD 6.1 bn4.9%
13MexicoUSD 2.9 bn1.7%USD 5.3 bn6.3%
14PolandUSD 2.4 bn1.4%USD 4.4 bn6.2%
15NetherlandsUSD 2.1 bn1.2%USD 3.3 bn4.9%
16ArgentinaUSD 1.8 bn1.0%USD 2.9 bn4.9%
17TurkeyUSD 1.6 bn0.9%USD 3.0 bn6.3%
18South KoreaUSD 1.5 bn0.8%USD 2.4 bn5.0%
19ColombiaUSD 1.4 bn0.8%USD 2.5 bn6.2%
20BelgiumUSD 1.3 bn0.7%USD 2.0 bn4.9%
21ChileUSD 1.2 bn0.7%USD 1.9 bn4.8%
22ThailandUSD 1.1 bn0.6%USD 2.0 bn6.3%
23SwedenUSD 1.0 bn0.6%USD 1.7 bn5.0%
24South AfricaUSD 975 mn0.6%USD 1.6 bn4.9%
25IndiaUSD 940 mn0.5%USD 1.7 bn6.3%
Rest of worldUSD 14.5 bn8.3%USD 23.1 bn4.8%
Exhibit 5United States and China account for 50% of the USD 123 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Pet Food market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 174 bn. United States: +USD 32.4 bn; China: +USD 28.9 bn; Brazil: +USD 8.3 bn; Spain: +USD 4.7 bn; United Kingdom: +USD 4.4 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 36.0 bn; Rest of world: +USD 8.6 bn. Market value 2036: USD 297 bn.Market value 2026174 bnUnited States+32.4 bnChina+28.9 bnBrazil+8.3 bnSpain+4.7 bnUnited Kingdom+4.4 bn20 other countries+36.0 bnRest of world+8.6 bnMarket value 2036297 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Mars Petcare
  • Nestle Purina
  • Hills Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive)
  • General Mills (Blue Buffalo)
  • J.M. Smucker
  • Royal Canin
  • Post Holdings

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Affinity Petcare
  • Partner in Pet Food
  • Diamond Pet Foods
  • Thai Union
  • Total Alimentos
  • Heristo
  • Unicharm
  • Nisshin Pet Food
  • Inaba Foods
  • Nippon Pet Food

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Freshpet
  • Gambol Pet Group
  • Wellness Pet Company
  • Orijen (Champion Petfoods)
  • The Farmer's Dog
  • Ziwi
  • Lily's Kitchen
  • Farmina

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 pet 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 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by pet, by product, by price tier, by sales channel, by main protein. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the pet food market?

The global pet food market is estimated at USD 165 bn in 2025 and USD 174 bn in 2026.

How fast will the pet food market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 297 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 123 bn.

Which country is the largest market for pet food?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 57.4 bn in 2026, 33.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 11.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which pet food segment is largest?

In the by pet split, Dogs is the largest segment with 56.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading pet food companies?

Global leaders include Mars Petcare, Nestle Purina, Hills Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive), General Mills (Blue Buffalo).

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