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Pet Care in Austria

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  • 51 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Austria
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2316044
Sales of pet care in Austria are expected to rise in both value and volume terms in 2025. Despite the pet population remaining relatively stable with minimal growth, both volume and value sales are forecast to perform well, driven primarily by pet food. An increasing number of consumers are opting for prepared pet food, driven by several factors including time constraints, a growing demand for convenience, and the expanding range of specialised products.

The Pet Care in Austria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Pet Food, Pet Products.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Pet Care market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Pet care in 2025: The big picture
  • 2025 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retail developments
  • What next for pet care?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Pet Populations 2020-2025
MARKET DATA
  • Table 2 Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 10 Penetration of Private Label in Pet Care by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 11 Distribution of Pet Care by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 12 Distribution of Pet Care by Format and Category: % Value 2025
  • Table 13 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format and Category: % Value 2025
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
DOG FOOD IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Premiumisation, health benefits and the rising dog population supports value growth
  • Vitakraft Pet Care records a strong performance offering health-focused dog treats
  • Pet shops and superstores lead distrubution as consumers appreciate additional in-person services
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A shift towards premium food with functional benefits is expected to support growth
  • Subscription services and delivery options will continue to support sales through retail e-commerce
  • Health is set to shape product innovation, with free-from recipes and human grade ingredients being key
  • Summary 2 Dog Food by Price Band 2025
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 19 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2020-2025
  • Table 20 Dog Population 2020-2025
  • Table 21 Consumption of Dog Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 22 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 23 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 24 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 25 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 26 Sales of Dry Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 27 Sales of Wet Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Treats and Mixers: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 31 Distribution of Dog Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
CAT FOOD IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Breed-specific nutrition and a migration away from homemade food supports growth
  • Mars Austria OG leads while Vitakraft Pet Care GmbH & Co KG records the strongest growth
  • Supermarkets and pet stores and superstores compete for the leading position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Wet cat food is expected to remain a driver of growth as launches focus on premiumisation
  • Improved online-only features are set to support growth for retail e-commerce
  • Innovation will focus on products that support the specific health needs of cats
  • Summary 3 Cat Food by Price Band 2025
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 36 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2020-2025
  • Table 37 Cat Population 2020-2025
  • Table 38 Consumption of Cat Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 39 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 41 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 42 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 43 Sales of Dry Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 44 Sales of Wet Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Treats and Mixers: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 48 Distribution of Cat Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
OTHER PET FOOD IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The easing of price increases supports retail volume growth for other pet food
  • Fressnapf Handels GmbH retains its lead while improving its share
  • Pet shops and superstores offer a wide variety of niche pet food options, leading sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth will be driven by small mammals/reptile food, with a focus on premium solutions
  • Convenience, ease and susbscription services are set to drive share for retail e-commerce
  • Sustainbility, nutrition and personalised solutions are expected to be the focus of innovation
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 53 Other Pet Population 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 54 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 55 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 56 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 57 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Bird Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Fish Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Small Mammal/Reptile Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 61 Distribution of Other Pet Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PET PRODUCTS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Pet humanisation drives growth as consumers invest in pet healthcare
  • Fressnapf Handels GmbH maintains its lead, boosting share for private label goods
  • Pet shops and superstores retains its dominance as consumers appreciate in-store services
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth is set to be driven by pet humanisation and health-focused spending
  • Retail e-commerce will continue to expand as a key channel for pet products
  • Innovation and sustainability are set to shape the future of pet products in Austria
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 66 Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 67 Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 68 Sales of Pet Healthcare by Type: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 69 Sales of Other Pet Products by Type: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 72 Distribution of Pet Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030