Market overview
The global upcycled pet ingredients market is worth USD 392 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 887 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Grain and brewing side streams is the largest by source segment.
| Scope | Pet food ingredients made from recovered food-industry side streams such as brewers grain, fruit and vegetable pomace and processed by-products, sold to pet food makers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 360 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 392 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 887 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 451,034 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 878,712 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 870 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Upcycled Pet Ingredients market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 392 mn |
| 2027 | USD 426 mn |
| 2028 | USD 462 mn |
| 2029 | USD 501 mn |
| 2030 | USD 544 mn |
| 2031 | USD 590 mn |
| 2032 | USD 640 mn |
| 2033 | USD 695 mn |
| 2034 | USD 754 mn |
| 2035 | USD 818 mn |
| 2036 | USD 887 mn |
Upcycled Pet Ingredients market segmentation
By source
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain and brewing side streams | 34.0% | 31.9% | USD 133 mn | 7.8% |
| Fruit and vegetable pomace | 24.0% | 25.9% | USD 94 mn | 9.3% |
| Bakery and dairy co-products | 22.0% | 20.7% | USD 86 mn | 7.8% |
| Protein side streams | 20.0% | 21.6% | USD 78 mn | 9.3% |
By pet
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | 62.0% | 61.4% | USD 243 mn | 8.4% |
| Cats | 30.0% | 31.1% | USD 118 mn | 8.9% |
| Other pets | 8.0% | 7.6% | USD 31 mn | 7.9% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry meal and powder | 46.0% | 43.5% | USD 180 mn | 7.9% |
| Pellets and granules | 24.0% | 23.8% | USD 94 mn | 8.4% |
| Wet pastes and slurries | 18.0% | 18.8% | USD 71 mn | 9.0% |
| Fibre concentrates and extracts | 12.0% | 13.9% | USD 47 mn | 10.1% |
By function
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein source | 28.0% | 27.5% | USD 110 mn | 8.3% |
| Fibre and prebiotic | 30.0% | 32.4% | USD 118 mn | 9.3% |
| Palatant and flavour | 14.0% | 12.7% | USD 55 mn | 7.5% |
| Energy and fat | 14.0% | 12.7% | USD 55 mn | 7.5% |
| Antioxidant and bioactive | 14.0% | 14.7% | USD 55 mn | 9.0% |
By buyer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large pet food makers | 56.0% | 54.0% | USD 220 mn | 8.1% |
| Private label and contract makers | 24.0% | 24.0% | USD 94 mn | 8.5% |
| Premium and natural brands | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 78 mn | 9.5% |
Top 25 countries for upcycled pet ingredients by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 149 mn | 38.0% | USD 331 mn | 8.3% |
| 2 | Germany | USD 27 mn | 7.0% | USD 61 mn | 8.3% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 27 mn | 7.0% | USD 59 mn | 7.9% |
| 4 | France | USD 24 mn | 6.0% | USD 50 mn | 7.8% |
| 5 | China | USD 24 mn | 6.0% | USD 72 mn | 11.8% |
| 6 | Brazil | USD 20 mn | 5.0% | USD 50 mn | 9.7% |
| 7 | Japan | USD 16 mn | 4.0% | USD 32 mn | 7.4% |
| 8 | Italy | USD 16 mn | 4.0% | USD 33 mn | 7.7% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 14 mn | 3.5% | USD 30 mn | 8.2% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 12 mn | 3.0% | USD 26 mn | 8.1% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 5.0 mn | 1.3% | USD 10 mn | 7.5% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 4.0 mn | 1.0% | USD 8.2 mn | 7.5% |
| 13 | Poland | USD 3.6 mn | 0.9% | USD 8.2 mn | 8.6% |
| 14 | Russia | USD 3.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 6.7 mn | 7.4% |
| 15 | Mexico | USD 3.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 7.5 mn | 8.6% |
| 16 | South Korea | USD 3.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 7.5 mn | 8.6% |
| 17 | Belgium | USD 2.9 mn | 0.7% | USD 5.9 mn | 7.6% |
| 18 | Argentina | USD 2.9 mn | 0.7% | USD 5.9 mn | 7.6% |
| 19 | Thailand | USD 2.9 mn | 0.7% | USD 7.4 mn | 9.9% |
| 20 | Turkey | USD 2.5 mn | 0.6% | USD 5.8 mn | 8.7% |
| 21 | India | USD 2.5 mn | 0.6% | USD 7.0 mn | 10.8% |
| 22 | Chile | USD 2.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 5.0 mn | 8.7% |
| 23 | Sweden | USD 2.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 4.4 mn | 7.5% |
| 24 | Denmark | USD 2.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 4.4 mn | 7.5% |
| 25 | South Africa | USD 2.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 5.0 mn | 8.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 20 mn | 5.1% | USD 45 mn | 8.5% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Darling Ingredients
- Symrise
- Cargill
- Ingredion
- Archer Daniels Midland
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Protix
- Roquette
- Innovafeed
- Sanimax
- Rothsay
- AB Agri
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Entocycle
- Nutrition Technologies
- Better Origin
- Beta Hatch
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 upcycled pet ingredients 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 source, by pet, by form, by function, by buyer. 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 upcycled pet ingredients market?
The global upcycled pet ingredients market is estimated at USD 360 mn in 2025 and USD 392 mn in 2026.
How fast will the upcycled pet ingredients market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 887 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 495 mn.
Which country is the largest market for upcycled pet ingredients?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 149 mn in 2026, 38.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 52.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 11.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which upcycled pet ingredients segment is largest?
In the by source split, Grain and brewing side streams is the largest segment with 34.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading upcycled pet ingredients companies?
Global leaders include Darling Ingredients, Symrise, Cargill, Ingredion.
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