Market Overview

The global pet food market size was valued at USD 126.66 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 132.92 billion in 2025 to USD 193.65 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.52% during the forecast period.

Fortune Business Insights™ has deep-dived into these insights in its latest research report, titled, “Pet Food Market, 2025-2032.”

The analysis shows that top companies are investing more in pet foods because more people are owning pets. For example, Mars Petcare said that the sales of cat and dog treats increased by 6.5% from February to May 2020. This trend indicates a strong demand for pet food worldwide.

Major Players Profiled in the Market Report:

• Mars Incorporated (Virginia, U.S.)
• Nestle S.A. (Vevey, Switzerland)
• The J.M. Smucker Company (Ohio, U.S.)
• Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, U.S.)
• General Mills, Inc. (Minnesota, U.S.)
• Diamond Pet Foods (Missouri, U.S.)
• Heristo AG (Osnabruck, Germany)
• Tiernahrung Deuerer GmbH (Bretten, Germany)
• Merrick Pet Care, Inc. (Texas, U.S.)
• WellPet LLC (Massachusetts, U.S.)

Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/pet-food-market-100554

Segments

Increasing Launch of Dog Treats to Propel Dog Segment Growth

Based on animal type, the market is divided into dogs, cats, and others. The dog segment holds the largest market share and dominates the market owing to the growing introductions of dog treats and nutrition-rich pet food globally.

High Convenience and Shelf-life to Drive Dry Pet Food Segment Expansion