Market Forecast By Type (Dry Food, Wet Food, Snacks/Treats), By Animal (Dog, Cat, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC383919 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Report Name | Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 9.6% |
Growing Sector | Premium Pet Food |
The Saudi Arabia Pet Food market report thoroughly covers the marketbytype and by animal. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
TheSaudi Arabia pet food market is undergoingsubstantial growth and is projected to attain stable growth in the coming years due to increasing pet ownership and the rising trend of pet humanization. Pet owners are becoming more conscious of the nutritional needs and preferences of their pets, resulting in a demand for premium and organic pet food products.
According to 6Wresearch,the Saudi Arabia Pet Food market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% during 2025-2031.The growth is driven bythe growing premiumization as well as an increase in the demand for enhanced quality of pet food products in the overall market. Additionally, certain other key factors such as the increasing trend of pet humanization is playing a crucial role, as pet owners increasingly treat their pets like family members, leading to a higher demand for premium, nutritious, and specialized pet food in the country. Further, rapid urbanization, rising disposable income of consumers along with changing attitudes of owners towards pets will further drive the market growth over the years in the country. Nevertheless, increasingexpenses of raw materials due to economic slowdown as well as expanding competition among players may lead to price rise and might hamper the market growth in the near future.
Expansion of Online Distribution Platforms - Several online distribution platforms have evolved over a period of time for distribution of pet food products. The popularity of these online platforms have increased significantly in recent years as they are cost effective and saves time.
Encouraging Premium Food Products - The market has recorded rising demand for healthy and organic food products due to intensifying consciousness of health benefits, rising disposable incomes and shifting lifestyle of pet owners.
Enticements for Innovative Ingredients - The market has witnessed the commencement of several R&D activities to promote novel ingredients in the pet food products. Further, companies are implementing new innovative technologies for increasing protein sources for pet food products.
Government Incentives Towards Healthy Products - The government is offering numerous incentives and financial support to promote research projects which are concentrated on promoting premium and organic pet food products.
Development of Online Digital Mediums - The pet food manufacturers and players are increasing investments in online mediums and advanced marketing technologies to ensure effective supply chain management and enhance productivity. It also includes investment in online retail capabilities to enlarge global reach.
Alliances and Ventures - The companies are pursuing conglomerates and acquisitions particularly in certain evolving areas such as veterinary clinics or grooming services to expand their business reach.
Few of the foremost companies functional in the Saudi Arabia Pet Food market include Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Hill's Pet Nutrition and General Mills. Additionally, companies have also invested heavily in promoting the benefits of branded pet food over traditional home-cooked meals for pets. These factors have resulted in changing the perception of consumers towards packaged pet food, which was once considered a luxury item. Moreover, some of these players hold substantial Saudi Arabia Pet Food market share. In addition, some of the domestic and international establishments are pursuing acquisitions and partnerships to enhance their market reach.
The pet food market in Saudi Arabia is ruled by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The companies are required to maintain nutritional and safety standards in their pet food products Moreover, Pet Food Market is growing supported by rising government’s regulation and policies. Further, the regulatory bodies ensure that pet food products meet stringent safety and quality standards. Further, these initiatives have further boosted the Saudi Arabia Pet Food market revenues. Additionally, the pet food imports are required to comply with SFDA guidelines in the country. The companies must obtain permits to import raw materials and pet food products in the country.
Thefuture of the pet food market in Saudi Arabia seems promising. Further, the players are constantly concentrating to expand their marketing strategies as well as distribution networks to enhance their market reach. Moreover, the growth will be supported by rising pet ownership rates as well as changing attitudes of owners towards pets.In addition, the market has also witnessed proliferation of online distribution platforms in recent years as they are cost effective and saves time. Additionally, premiumization is a major trend observed in the market.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch,the dry pet food typeis anticipated to register huge growth in future in the country.Dry pet food market is projected to witness remarkable growth in the coming years due to its convenience, longer shelf life, and cost-effectiveness. Dry pet food options are also easy to store, making them a preferred choice for many pet owners.
The dog’scategory leads the overall pet food market in the country. The growth is supported by increasing pet ownership rates and the growing demand for premium and specialized products in the market. Further, dogs as pets have gained huge acceptance in ownership in recent years.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments