Pet Food: United States
This report forecasts US pet food retail sales in nominal US dollars for 2024-2028. To illustrate historical trends, total retail sales and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2018 to 2023. Total retail sales are segmented by type in terms of dog food and cat food.
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Report Overview
Pet Food: United States
This report forecasts US pet food retail sales in nominal US dollars for 2024-2028. To illustrate historical trends, total retail sales and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2018 to 2023. Total retail sales are segmented by type in terms of dog food and cat food.
This report analyzes the retail market for pet food in the US. The full retail spectrum is quantified, including online sales, mass-market outlets, pet specialty stores (chains and independents), and other channels.
This report also examines meal toppers and other pet food add-ins to provide market perspective and track overall trends in pet food.
The dog and cat food market includes certain edibles that obscure the boundaries between food, toys, and healthcare products. All edible dog/cat treats and non-food pet supplies – including chews (natural, rawhide, nylon) and supplements – are covered in other Packaged Facts pet reports, including Pet Treats and Chews in the US (July 2023) and Pet Supplements in the US (September 2024). In addition, non-dog/cat food is covered in Fish, Small Mammal, Herptile, and Bird Products in the US (September 2023).
Though discussed in context of the market as a whole, pet food sold through the veterinary channel and non-medical petcare service providers is excluded from the market sizing estimates, and is instead included in the market sizing for those channels as presented in Packaged Facts' annual US Pet Market Outlook reports.
A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.
Related NAICS Codes:
- 311111 Dog and Cat Food Mfg
- 424490 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
- 453910 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
- Highlights
- Market Overview
- Market Size
- Long-Term Elevated Prices & Other Economic Challenges Persist
- Pet Food Sales to Top $50 Billion
- Dog Food Dominates Pet Food Sales
- Dry Pet Food Tops in Sales
- Fresh Pet Food Sales
- Freeze-Dried & Air-Dried Pet Food Sales
- Dry Dog Food Nearly 50% of the Market
- Households Spend the Most on Dry Food
- Households Spend More on Dog Food
- Sales by Channel: E-commerce in the Lead
- Projected Channel Share Shifts
- Pet Food Trends by Type & Formulation
- Usage Rates for Pet Foods
- Notable New Product Trends
- Market Drivers
- Long-Term Elevated Prices Challenging Pet Ownership
- Impact on Pet Food Spending
- Pet Food’s No. 1 Pet Health Role
- Pet Population Outlook: Declining Dog Population Is Cause for Caution
- Trend Away From Smallest Dogs
- Higher-Income Households Represent Over Two-Thirds of Pet Spending
- Pets Central to Home Life
- Sustainability Initiatives Cross Several Trend Lines
- Opportunities in Cat Market Remain
- Grain-Free Pet Food and DCM: Not Guilty
- Retail Channel Trends
- Supercenters Lead in In-Store Shopping for Pet Food/Treats
- Online-Only Retailers Lead Online Shopping for Pet Food/Treats
- Amazon’s Undeniable Pet Market Impact
- Private Label Foods a Big Draw
- Marketing & New Product Trends
- Focus on Value
- Alternative Formulations Attract Attention
- Fresh Pet Foods Continue to Gain Share
- Interest Grows in Freeze-Dried (and Air-Dried) Foods
- Nulo’s Cold Pressed Process Creates New Category
- Alternative & Sustainable Ingredients & Recipes
- Science-Based & Veterinary Diets on a Roll
- Lifestage Specific Formulations
- Smaller/Single-Serve Packaging
- Natural Positioning Takes Backseat to Other Product Claims
- Functional Products Offer Health & Wellness Benefits
- Meal Enhancements & Toppers
- Consumer Trends
- Buying Patterns by Pet Food Type
- Buying Patterns by Pet Food Formulation Types
- Formulations Targeting Specific Health Conditions
- Meat-First Leads in Ingredient-Based Formulations
- Buying Patterns in Pet Food Packaging
- Pet Food Marketers and Brands by Consumer Draw
- Opportunities
- Value Positioning
- Private Label
- Health & Wellness
- Functional/Condition-Specific Formulations
- Science-Based & Veterinary Pet Foods
- Alternative Form Pet Food
- Cat-Specific Foods
- Senior/Overweight/Special Needs Pets
- Industry Structure
- Marketer Trends
- A Highly Consolidated Market
- Brand Loyalty Still Strong in Current Economy
- Recent Acquisitions, Expansions, Investments, & Accomplishments
- Alternative Formats’ Continued Appeal
- Sustainable Pet Food Formulas & Industry Initiatives
- About This Report
- Scope
- Sources
- Industry Codes
- Resources
