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State of the Industry: Cat Food in the U.S. (21st Edition)

  • Report

  • 74 Pages
  • July 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5359684

“Cat Food in the U.S." is the 21st edition of our Cat Food industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report features historical, current, and future trends through 2030.

It is an essential resource for the Cat Food industry covering the most important topics, including detailed data on:

  • cat food sales by variety
  • distribution and channel statistics
  • pricing trends
  • cat population figures
  • the profile of cat owners
  • market shares for the leading vendors
  • and pet food expenditures by demographic groups

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as:

  • the shift to younger pet owners
  • the rising popularity of refrigerated and frozen cat food
  • soaring e-commerce cat food sales
  • healthy and functional product trends
  • organic and natural cat food growth
  • sustainability and environmental issues
  • and the use of social media.

Table of Contents

Written Analysis (51 pages)
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Demographics Support Premium Pet Food Consumption
  • Organic and Natural Pet Food Sales
  • Grain-Free and Plant-Based Formulations Impacted by Health Concerns
  • Green and Sustainable Practices Improve Profits and Revenues
  • Weight Management and Senior Varieties Fueled by Healthier Living Trends
  • Overall Retail Sales of Cat Food
  • Dry Cat Food: Convenience and Economical Pricing
  • Wet Cat Food: Higher Quality Ingredients
  • Semi-Moist Cat Food: Limited Innovation
  • Cat Treats: Functional Characteristics
  • Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food: Skyrocketing Popularity
  • Pet Oral Care Product Sales
  • Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions
  • Top Pet Food Companies
  • Producer and Consumer Price Trends
  • Cat Population
  • Demographic Profile of Cat Owners
  • Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Pet Food
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Pet Food Companies
  • Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)
Statistical Tables (20 tables)
  • Total Retail Sales of Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Dry Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Wet Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Semi-Moist Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Cat Treats in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Distribution of Cat Food Sales, by Outlet, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030
  • Ranking of the Top 25 Pet Food Companies, Based on 2024 Worldwide Sales
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Dry Cat Food, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Wet Cat Food, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Semi-Moist Cat Food, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Cat Treats, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food, 2025
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, by Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Food, 2010-2030
  • Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Food, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
Graphs (3 graphs)
  • Total Retail Sales of Cat Food in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Distribution of Retail Sales of Cat Food, by Type, 2025
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2020-2030