Canned Dog Foods Market

Global Canned Dog Food Market Size

The global canned dog food market size was valued at USD 932.78 million in 2024, and the global market size is expected to reach USD 1,655.24 million by 2033 from USD 994.16 million in 2025. The market is growing at a CAGR of 6.58% during the forecast period

Canned pet food is very wet compared to dry or semi-wet pet food that is commercially sterilized using a variety of sterilization methods that help inactivate the growth of pathogens found in canned packages. Canned pet food is processed in accordance with Low Acid Canned Food Regulations that ensure pet food is free of viable pathogens. Canned pet food contains a rich source of protein and is lower in carbohydrates than dry pet food. Canned pet foods are high in water content, which helps increase your pets' total water intake as well as keeping your kidneys and bladder healthy. Also, in canned pet food products, the ingredients present are easier for pets to digest and use. Canned pet food is more expensive than dry food because of the sterilization process used in pet food products to disable the growth of microorganisms in the container.

MARKET DRIVERS

The change in customer demand for pet health is the key driver of the Global Canned Dog Food Market. The changing lifestyle of clients in these regions, which is another major element in the worldwide market, drives demand for canned pet food in both developed and emerging nations. Also, due to the growing trend of nuclear households, where the animal is viewed as a member of the family and individuals are increasingly worried about the eating habits and health of their pets, demand for canned pet food is expanding. Canned dog foods provide various health benefits for pets, since they are shielded from hazardous microorganisms that are expected to become more prevalent throughout the forecast period. As a result of all of these reasons, the worldwide Canned Dog Foods Market is predicted to grow in value and volume during the forecast period. These factors are anticipated to propel the Canned Dog Foods Market's growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Canned dog food is one of the most heavily regulated foods on the market, especially in Western countries. In established markets, dog foods are thoroughly scrutinized at every stage, from the components used in food preparation to sales and marketing. These are holding back the Canned Dog Foods Market's growth.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

As pet humanization is on the rise, families are considering dogs as family members rather than an animal, so families are spending big money on dogs to make sure all their requirements are met. Also as canned dog foods offer a variety of health benefits to pets since they are protected from harmful germs that are projected to become more prevalent over time. This can be seen as an opportunity for the canned dog market to grow.

MARKET CHALLENGES

Canned dog food is one of the most tightly regulated food products on the market, particularly in Western markets. Dog foods are rigorously inspected in developed markets at every stage, from the ingredients used in food preparation to sales and marketing. The high level of rigor associated with commercialization could be a key stumbling block to the market's expansion. Furthermore, in some developing economies, the reduced acceptability of premium or high-priced pet food might be a barrier to market growth.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Product Insights

The Canned Dog Foods Market has been divided by-products into, wet dog foods and dry dog food. The product segment of the Canned Dog Foods Market is dominated by wet dog food with about 65% of the market share. The wet food product category is expected to reach US$ 6.5 billion in 2021, with a CAGR of 4.3 percent. Wet dog food provides all of the proteins, vitamins, and minerals that a dog requires to remain healthy and hydrated. Wet food is good for young pets with missing teeth, mismatched jaws, or small mouths who are unable to chew. It is because of these reasons that we see the wet dog food category of canned dog food taking the bigger Canned Dog Foods Market share.

By End-User Insights

The Canned Dog Foods Market has been divided by end-user into, puppies, adult dogs and others. This segment of the Canned Dog Foods Market is dominated by adult dogs. In 2031, the adult Dog category is expected to account for 60.6% of the market and be valued at US$ 29.36 billion. Over the projection period, demand in the category is expected to expand at a healthy rate. One of the main reasons for adult dogs' dominance in the pet type category is their high hunger, which is a result of their active behavior. It is because of these reasons that we see adult dogs taking the bigger Canned Dog Foods Market share when segmented by the end-user

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

In 2021, the United States is expected to account for 84.4 per cent of the North American dog food industry. Pet adoption has increased as a result of the unique coronavirus-induced lockout, and producers are hoping to keep up the momentum. During the lockout, e-commerce, premiumization, and science-based offers propelled the dog food industry and the pet food industry as a whole to new heights. In challenging situations, pets have shown to be the best companions. In the United States, there has been a significant growth in dog adoptions and fostering, resulting in increased demand for dog food products, leading manufacturers to boost manufacturing capacity. In 2021, the demand for dog food in Canada is anticipated to be worth US$ 2,727.1 million. In Canada, the principal distribution outlets for dog food are supermarkets and hypermarkets. Grocery stores have competitive prices and a large selection of pet foods. As a result, hypermarkets and superstores like Sobeys, Wal-Mart, Loblaws, and others are pushing pet food sales in Canada. Consumers in Canada are attracted to the confluence of convenience, variety, and pricing, which is predicted to have a big impact on dog food sales.

In 2021, the UK will have a market share of 20.4 percent in Europe, with a value of US$ 2.3 billion. One of the main causes for the rise of the dog food market is the increased demand for frozen dog food in the United Kingdom. Consumer attitudes about pet health are shifting in the United Kingdom, leading to an increase in demand for frozen and freeze-dried dog foods. The growing tendency of nuclear households in the UK is one of the key drivers driving the frozen and freeze-dried dog food market. In addition, one of the key drivers of market expansion in the United Kingdom is increased pet health awareness.

Japan held 31.1 percent of the market share in East Asia in 2021, with a Notable Compound Growth of 6.2 percent during the projection period. Social networking and the adoption of a western lifestyle have affected the rise in pet ownership among Japan's younger generations, as well as pet humanization. Dog food consumption in Japan is predicted to rise as a result of these factors.

Thailand's market is expected to increase at an annual rate of 8.9%. The true opportunity for growth in the dog food sector is in emerging nations like Thailand, which are risky and quickly becoming global hotbeds. Manufacturers can better meet pet owners' dietary trends toward high-value products while responding to local demands and tastes in emerging areas. This can be attributed to rising disposable incomes, increased urbanization, and a strong increase in the number of pet owners. This is causing a surge of new growth markets for Thai manufacturers.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

INABA-PETFOOD Co., Nestle, Wellpet LLC, PROMEAL (Pty) Ltd., Dave's Pet Food, Cambrian Petfood, Schell & Kampeter, De Haan Petfood, Blue Buffalo Co., Ltd., and Mars Incorporated are the key players in the global canned dog foods market.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• CJ Foods (CJF), a manufacturer of private label dry pet food for high-quality US brands, will acquire American Nutrition (ANI), a provider of premium dry pet food and treats, canned and baked. The transaction creates the nation's largest independent premium pet food manufacturer, producing a total of 1 billion pounds of pet food per year, according to a press release from C.J. Foods.
• General Mills with its purchase of Blue Buffalo pet products aims to enter the pet food industry. General Mills said it plans to fund the transaction with debt and cash, as well as approximately $ 1 billion in equity. The company expects the deal to be concluded by the end of 2018. The deal gives owner Betty Crocker a path into the rapidly growing pet food category as sales of traditional packaged foods continue to decline.
• HJ Heinz Co., the maker of the best-selling 9-Lives cat food, said it would add Gravy Train, Ken-L Ration and other brands to its menu by purchasing the U.S. Company's pet food businesses and Canadian Quaker Oats Co. $ 725 million. The deal essentially excludes Quaker Oats from the companion animal business to focus on human nutrition: grain products and healthy beverages.
• Mars Inc. is expected to announce a deal to acquire a 57% stake in French pet food maker Royal Canin SA for around 860 million euros ($ 730 million), a person familiar with the situation said. Nearby-owned McLean, Va., Which makes Pedigree dog food and Whiskas cat food, as well as a wide range of treats, is already a European pet food market leader with nearly half the market.
• Mars Petcare, a leading company in wet dog food, is combining its portfolio of four brands to introduce a new wet food category. Mix Mania is the new creative campaign launched as a collaboration between these four brands to increase general awareness of wet dog food and create growth by highlighting the most common use opportunity, by encouraging dog owners to MIX wet food with dry kibble and CARE the thrill of food and a terrified dog face to remember.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the global canned dog foods market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on product, end-user, and region.

By Product

• Wet Dog Food

• Dry Dog Food

By End-User

• Puppy

• Adult Dog

• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa