Product Code: ETC031469 | Publication Date: Oct 2020 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The UK dog and cat food market is robust, driven by increasing pet ownership and a growing trend towards premium and specialized pet nutrition. Consumer demand for natural ingredients and nutritional health benefits continues to shape product offerings in this competitive market. Major players are focusing on innovation, including organic and functional pet foods, to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
The UK dog and cat food market is driven by increasing pet ownership rates, rising demand for premium pet food products, growing awareness of pet health and nutrition, and trends towards natural and organic pet food options. Regulatory support for pet food safety and quality also contributes to market growth.
The UK dog and cat food market faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material costs, stringent regulatory requirements for nutritional content and labeling, and increasing consumer demand for natural and organic pet food options.
Government policies in the UK regarding the dog and cat food market emphasize stringent regulations on ingredients, nutritional standards, and labeling requirements. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) enforce these policies to ensure pet food safety and consumer trust.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Animal Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing pet ownership in the United Kingdom |
4.2.2 Growing trend towards premium and organic pet food products |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about pet health and nutrition |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in the pet food industry |
4.3.2 Price volatility of key ingredients used in dog and cat food production |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative pet food options such as homemade and raw diets |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market, By Animal Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Dog, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Cat, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Dry Food, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Wet/Canned Food, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutritious Food, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Snacks/Treats, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialized Pet Shops, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Channel, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Channels, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of households owning pets in the UK |
8.2 Adoption rate of premium and organic pet food products |
8.3 Number of pet food recalls in the market |
8.4 Growth in online sales of dog and cat food |
8.5 Consumer satisfaction and loyalty metrics for pet food brands |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Animal Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Dog and Cat Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |