The India cat food market size was valued at USD 8.56 Million in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.20% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 18.83 Million by 2034.
Cat owners are increasingly seeking cat food products that offer additional health benefits, such as improved digestion, dental care, and immunity support. Drools, a leading pet food brand in India, recently launched a range of functional cat food products that offers such benefits.
Currently, there are approximately 9.1 million stray cats on the streets and 8.8 million homeless dogs and cats living in shelters. However, the trend of cat adoption and pet ownership is growing in India, driven by the increasing popularity of cats as pets, urbanisation, and the availability of pet-friendly housing. This can lead to an increased demand for cat food products, driving India cat food market growth.
The trend of eco-friendly cat food packaging is growing in the Indian cat food market, driven by consumers' increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the desire for eco-friendly products. Mars Petcare India, a subsidiary of Mars Inc., launched eco-friendly cat food packaging for its Whiskas brand, reducing its environmental impact and catering to environmentally conscious consumers.
Moreover, meat-based cat food dominates the India cat food market share as it provides the necessary protein and nutrients, such as taurine, arginine, and Vitamin B6 for their cats' growth and development. Brands like Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, and Hill's Pet Nutrition offer a wide range of meat-based cat food products, including wet and dry cat food, and treats.
Mars Inc, the main (largest) cat food company in India, expanded its cat food range in India in 2021 by introducing new products such as Whiskas Tasty Mix Wet Cat Food. PurePet, a growing Indian brand, provides 70% chicken dry and wet cat food made with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
Cat owners are increasingly seeking cat food products that offer additional health benefits, such as improved digestion, dental care, and immunity support. Drools, a leading pet food brand in India, recently launched a range of functional cat food products that offers such benefits.
Currently, there are approximately 9.1 million stray cats on the streets and 8.8 million homeless dogs and cats living in shelters. However, the trend of cat adoption and pet ownership is growing in India, driven by the increasing popularity of cats as pets, urbanisation, and the availability of pet-friendly housing. This can lead to an increased demand for cat food products, driving India cat food market growth.
The trend of eco-friendly cat food packaging is growing in the Indian cat food market, driven by consumers' increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the desire for eco-friendly products. Mars Petcare India, a subsidiary of Mars Inc., launched eco-friendly cat food packaging for its Whiskas brand, reducing its environmental impact and catering to environmentally conscious consumers.
Moreover, meat-based cat food dominates the India cat food market share as it provides the necessary protein and nutrients, such as taurine, arginine, and Vitamin B6 for their cats' growth and development. Brands like Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, and Hill's Pet Nutrition offer a wide range of meat-based cat food products, including wet and dry cat food, and treats.
Mars Inc, the main (largest) cat food company in India, expanded its cat food range in India in 2021 by introducing new products such as Whiskas Tasty Mix Wet Cat Food. PurePet, a growing Indian brand, provides 70% chicken dry and wet cat food made with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
Market Segmentation
India Cat Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Product
- Dry Cat Food
- Cat Treats
- Wet Cat Food
Market Breakup by Ingredient Type
- Animal Derived
- Plant Derived
Market Breakup by Price Category
- Premium Products
- Mass Products
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- North India
- East and Central India
- West India
- South India
Competitive Landscape
Market players are competing to offer a wide range of premium cat food products to meet the needs of cat owners.- Nestlé S.A.
- Mars, Incorporated
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- General Mills, Inc.
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- Drools Pet Food Pvt. Ltd.
- Russo Mangimi S.p.A. (Farmina Pet Foods)
- ABIS Exports (I) Pvt. Ltd.
- Goofy Tails Private Limited
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Asia Pacific Cat Food Market Overview
6 India Cat Food Market Overview
7 India Cat Food Market by Product
8 India Cat Food Market by Ingredient Type
9 India Cat Food Market by Price Category
10 India Cat Food Market by Distribution Channel
11 India Cat Food Market by Region
12 Market Dynamics
14 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Nestlé S.A.
- Mars, Incorporated
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- General Mills, Inc.
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- Drools Pet Food Pvt. Ltd.
- Russo Mangimi S.p.A. (Farmina Pet Foods)
- ABIS Exports (I) Pvt. Ltd.
- Goofy Tails Private Limited
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 130 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 8.56 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 18.83 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.2% |
| Regions Covered | India |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 9 |
