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

  • Report

  • 76 Pages
  • July 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5359762

“Dog Food in the U.S." is the 21st edition of our Dog 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 Dog Food industry covering the most important topics, including detailed data on:

  • dog food sales by variety;
  • distribution and channel statistics;
  • pricing trends;
  • dog population figures and popular dog breeds;
  • the profile of dog 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 soaring popularity of refrigerated and frozen dog food;
  • rapidly rising e-commerce dog food sales;
  • healthy and functional product trends;
  • organic and natural dog food growth;
  • sustainability and environmental issues;
  • and the use of social media.

Table of Contents

Written Analysis (52 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 Dog Food
  • Dry Dog Food: Convenience and Economical Pricing
  • Wet Dog Food: Higher Quality Ingredients
  • Soft-Dry and Semi-Moist Dog Food: Limited Innovation
  • Dog Treats: Functional Characteristics
  • Refrigerated and Frozen Dog Food: Skyrocketing Popularity
  • Pet Oral Care Product Sales
  • Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions
  • Top Pet Food Companies
  • Producer and Consumer Price Trends
  • Dog Population
  • Demographic Profile of Dog Owners
  • Leading Dog Breeds
  • 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 (21 tables)
  • Total Retail Sales of Dog Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Dry Dog Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Wet Dog Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Soft-Dry Dog Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Semi-Moist Dog Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Dog Treats in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Refrigerated and Frozen Dog Food in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Distribution of Dog 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 Dog Food, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Wet Dog Food, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Dog Biscuits and Treats, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Refrigerated and Frozen Dog Food, 2025
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Dog Food, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Dog Food, by Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Food, 2010-2030
  • Dog Population in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Dog Population in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Demographic Profile of Dog Owners, 2025 and 2030
  • Ranking of the Top 30 Dog Breeds in the U.S., 2024 and 2025
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Food, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
Graphs (3 graphs)
  • Total Retail Sales of Dog Food in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Distribution of Retail Sales of Dog Food, by Type, 2025
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Dog Food, 2020-2030