China Pet Food Market Size By Product Type (Dry pet Food, Wet pet food), By Animal Type (Dog, Cat, Fish), By Sales Channel (Specialized Pet Shops, Supermarkets), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

China Pet Food Market Size And Forecast

China Pet Food Market size was valued at USD 1.2 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 1.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2023 to 2030.

The rising number of pet owners, increasing disposable income, and increasing demand for natural pet food are a few of the Critical Pet Food Market drivers and trends fueling the growth of the market. The China report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

China Pet Food Market Definition

Pet food is a commercially prepared animal feed meant for consumption by pets. They are primarily sold in pet stores, supermarkets, and online stores and are usually specific to the type of pet, such as dog food or cat food. Many of the pet owners have to work and so they do not always have the time to cook food for their pets. Thus, pet food is an excellent choice for them as it eliminates the need for cooking and saves their time. It also adds to convenience and safety. Pet foods also come in different flavors and so customers have the choice of buying those flavors which are loved by their pets. They also fulfill the daily nutritional requirements of the pets.

China Pet Food Market Overview

The increasing disposable income and subsequent rise in pet ownership is an important driver for the market growth. With increasing income, city dwellers are more likely to spend money on their pets. Since it eliminates the need to cook so it adds to the convenience of the pet owners. With increasing completion in the China Pet Food Market, pet foods are now more affordable than before. Other important drivers are the relaxation in government regulations for owning pets, rising pet humanization, and awareness about animal well-being.

Growing awareness among consumers about the overall health and nutrition of the pets will provide new profitable opportunities leading to the growth of the market. Consumers are inclined towards maintaining the adequate health of their pets. Also, there is increasing pet humanization and a rise in demand for natural and premium pet food. Thus, there are ample growth opportunities for the market. However, there are some restraints like strict import and production regulations of pet food in the China Pet Food Market, and the intense competition that is present.

China Pet Food Market Segmentation Analysis

The China Pet Food Market is segmented on the basis of Product Type, Animal Type, Sales Channel, And Geography.

China Pet Food Market, By Product Type

• Dry pet Food
• Wet pet food
• Snacks
• Others

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Dry pet Food, Wet pet food, Snacks, and Others. The dry food segment is expected to witness good growth in China Pet Food Market as it is more convenient, offers exceptional properties, has a low moisture content that can be preserved for a longer time, and is relatively cost-effective when compared to the wet ones.

China Pet Food Market, By Animal Type

• Dog
• Cat
• Fish
• Others

Based on Animal Type, the market is segmented into Dog, Cat, Fish, and Others. The dog food segment holds the highest share in the market as dogs are the most popular pet in China with approximately 9% of the country’s urban population owning a dog. This is followed by cats and fish.

China Pet Food Market, By Sales Channel

• Specialized Pet Shops
• Supermarkets
• Online stores
• Others

Based on Sales Channel, the market is segmented into Specialized Pet Shops, Supermarkets, Online Stores, and Others. Pet owners opt for online shopping channels due to the ease and convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Also, due to the pandemic, they are preferring online shopping to minimize their need of going out.

China Pet Food Market, By Geography

• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• Rest of Asia Pacific

On the basis of Geography, the market is classified into the Asia Pacific Region having the countries like India, China, Japan, and the Rest of Asia Pacific.

Key Players

The “China Pet Food Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the market. The major players in the market are Mars Inc., Nestle Purina, Bridge Pet Care, Yantai China Pet Foods Co. Ltd, Huaxing Pet Food Co. Ltd, Royal Canin China Co. Ltd, Chengdu Care Pet Food Co. Ltd., Ronsy Pet Food Co. Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In 2021, Nestle, the Swiss food giant, invested an additional 230 million yuan (approximately USD 35.11 million) on pet food items to expand its product line in China. Nestle initiated two rounds of investment projects for dry pet food and wet canned-food manufacturing lines after investing 730 million yuan in May 2020.
• In 2020, Mars announced plans to establish Asia’s largest modern pet food facility in Tianjin, a town in northern China. After reaching full capacity, the factory would occupy around 110,000 square metres and would cost more than USD 100 million, with an annual production of more than 250,000 metric tonnes.
• In 2020, Fwusow Industry Co. Ltd, a leading Taiwanese pet food maker, intends to develop and sell a new brand of dog food containing OxC-beta, which aids in immune function by giving non-antibiotic ways of enhancing animal health, development, and performance.

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