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United States Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

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  • 153 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: United States
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 5960688
According to this report, the United States pet food market size reached a value of USD 45 billion in 2023. Aided by the increasing pet ownership rates and the rising awareness of pet health and nutrition, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 3.40% between 2024 and 2032 to reach a value of USD 61.03 billion by 2032.

The United States has seen a steady increase in pet ownership, with dogs and cats being the most popular pets and this rise in pet populations directly leads to United States pet food market growth. There is a growing awareness among pet owners about the importance of providing their pets with nutritious diets to ensure their health and longevity. This has led to an increased demand for premium pet food products that are formulated with high-quality ingredients.

With pet obesity and related health conditions on the rise, there is an increasing focus on weight management and disease-specific diets in the pet food sector. Products designed to address health issues such as diabetes, kidney disease, and allergies are becoming more common, along with foods formulated to support overall health and wellness, including dental health, joint mobility, and cognitive function.

The pet food market in the United States is witnessing a trend towards premiumisation, with pet foods that offer specialised diets for pets with specific health issues, dietary restrictions, or life stages gaining popularity. These include grain-free, organic, and non-GMO food options. The rise of online retail has made it easier for pet owners to access a wide range of pet food products, including niche and premium brands. E-commerce platforms are playing a significant role in the distribution of pet food.

As per the United States pet food market analysis, the pet snacks and treats segment is expanding rapidly, with a wide variety of functional treats and supplements that offer additional health benefits beyond traditional pet food. This includes treats formulated for dental health, stress relief, joint support, and more. The growth in this segment reflects pet owners' desire to indulge their pets while also supporting their health and well-being.

Pet owners are increasingly seeking customised and personalised pet food options that cater to the specific dietary needs and preferences of their pets. As per the United States pet food market outlook, companies are responding by offering personalised nutrition plans, customisable meal options, and even subscription-based models that tailor deliveries to the pet's size, age, activity level, and health conditions. This trend towards personalisation emphasises the importance of individual pet care and wellness.

Sustainability and ethical sourcing are becoming important factors in the purchasing decisions of pet owners. Consumers are looking for pet food brands that use sustainably sourced ingredients, employ eco-friendly manufacturing and packaging processes, and demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare which boosts the United States pet food market expansion among eco-conscious consumers. This trend is pushing companies to adopt more transparent and responsible practices.

Companies in the market are continually innovating to meet the changing preferences and needs of pets and their owners. This includes the development of functional pet foods that offer additional health benefits, such as improved digestion, skin and coat health, and weight management and support the overall United States pet food market share.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on product type, animal type, ingredient type, pricing type, distribution channel, and region.

Market Breakup by Product Type

  • Dry Pet Food
  • Wet Pet Food
  • Treat/Snacks
  • Others

Market Breakup by Animal Type

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Others

Market Breakup by Ingredient Type

  • Animal Derived
  • Plant Derived

Market Breakup by Pricing Type

  • Mass
  • Premium

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

  • Specialised Pet Shops
  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
  • Online Channel
  • Others

Market Breakup by Region

  • New England
  • Mideast
  • Great Lakes
  • Plains
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Far West

Competitive Landscape

The report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the United States pet food market. Some of the major players explored in the report are as follows:
  • Mars, Incorporated
  • Nestlé SA
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
  • Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.)
  • The J.M. Smucker Company
  • Simmons Foods, Inc.
  • Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
  • Sunshine Mills Inc.
  • Alphia Inc.
  • Others

Table of Contents

1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 North America Pet Food Market Overview
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 North America Pet Food Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 North America Pet Food Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 North America Pet Food Market Breakup by Country
8.4.1 United States
8.4.2 Canada
9 United States Pet Food Market Overview
9.1 Key Industry Highlights
9.2 United States Pet Food Historical Market (2018-2023)
9.3 United States Pet Food Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10 United States Pet Food Market by Product Type
10.1 Dry Pet Food
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Wet Pet Food
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 Treat/Snacks
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Others
11 United States Pet Food Market by Animal Type
11.1 Dogs
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Cats
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 Birds
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 Others
12 United States Pet Food Market by Ingredient Type
12.1 Animal Derived
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Plant Derived
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13 United States Pet Food Market by Pricing Type
13.1 Mass
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 Premium
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14 United States Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel
14.1 Specialised Pet Shops
14.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14.2 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
14.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14.3 Online Channel
14.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14.4 Others
15 United States Pet Food Market by Region
15.1 New England
15.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.2 Mideast
15.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.3 Great Lakes
15.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.4 Plains
15.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.5 Southeast
15.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.6 Southwest
15.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.6.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.7 Rocky Mountain
15.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.7.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15.8 Far West
15.8.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
15.8.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
16 Market Dynamics
16.1 SWOT Analysis
16.1.1 Strengths
16.1.2 Weaknesses
16.1.3 Opportunities
16.1.4 Threats
16.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
16.2.1 Supplier’s Power
16.2.2 Buyer’s Power
16.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
16.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
16.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
16.3 Key Indicators for Demand
16.4 Key Indicators for Price
17 Value Chain Analysis
18 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code: 2309)
18.1 Major Importing Countries
18.1.1 By Volume
18.1.2 By Value
18.2 Major Exporting Countries
18.2.1 By Volume
18.2.2 By Value
19 Price Analysis
20 Competitive Landscape
20.1 Market Structure
20.2 Company Profiles
20.2.1 Mars, Incorporated
20.2.1.1 Company Overview
20.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.1.4 Certifications
20.2.2 Nestlé SA
20.2.2.1 Company Overview
20.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.2.4 Certifications
20.2.3 General Mills Inc.
20.2.3.1 Company Overview
20.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.3.4 Certifications
20.2.4 Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
20.2.4.1 Company Overview
20.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.4.4 Certifications
20.2.5 Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.)
20.2.5.1 Company Overview
20.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.5.4 Certifications
20.2.6 The J.M. Smucker Company
20.2.6.1 Company Overview
20.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.6.4 Certifications
20.2.7 Simmons Foods, Inc.
20.2.7.1 Company Overview
20.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.7.4 Certifications
20.2.8 Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
20.2.8.1 Company Overview
20.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.8.4 Certifications
20.2.9 Sunshine Mills Inc.
20.2.9.1 Company Overview
20.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.9.4 Certifications
20.2.10 Alphia Inc.
20.2.10.1 Company Overview
20.2.10.2 Product Portfolio
20.2.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
20.2.10.4 Certifications
20.2.11 Others
21 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. North America Pet Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. United States Pet Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3. United States Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Product Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4. United States Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5. United States Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Animal Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6. United States Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Animal Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7. United States Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Ingredient Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8. United States Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Ingredient Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9. United States Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Pricing Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
10. United States Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Pricing Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
11. United States Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (USD Billion), 2018-2023
12. United States Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (USD Billion), 2024-2032
13. United States Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
14. United States Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
15. Major Exporting Countries by Value16. Major Importing Countries by Value17. Major Exporting Countries by Volume
18. Major Importing Countries by Volume
19. United States Pet Food Market Structure

Companies Mentioned

  • Mars, Incorporated
  • Nestlé SA
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
  • Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.)
  • The J.M. Smucker Company
  • Simmons Foods, Inc.
  • Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
  • Sunshine Mills Inc.
  • Alphia Inc.

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