Dog or cat food for retail sale market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dog and cat food in Austria, measured in volume, expanded from 175.3 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 226.8 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting to 213.6 thousand tons in 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated consistent growth, rising from $312.5 million in 2018 to $625.8 million in 2024.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, increasing to 218.7 thousand tons in 2022 then falling to 166.9 thousand tons by 2024. Imports and exports both peaked in the 2020-2021 period, with imports reaching 273.2 thousand tons in 2020 and exports 259.4 thousand tons the same year. After subsequent declines, imports recovered to 256.3 thousand tons in 2024, while exports stood at 209.6 thousand tons.

The divergence between volume and value trends is notable; while physical market size declined after 2022, the market's monetary value continued to rise, nearly doubling over the full period from 2018 to 2024.

Production dog or cat food for retail sale in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of dog or cat food for retail sale has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 348.9 million US dollars, marking a 14.9% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's production volume of dog or cat food for retail sale has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, 200.8 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a 7.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dog or cat food for retail sale from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of dog or cat food for retail sale from Austria have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 259.4 thousand tonnes, showing a modest gain of 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 21.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Hungary formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 42.7% of exports, Italy for 10.0%, and Hungary for 6.2%, with these three countries together representing 58.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's exports of dog or cat food for retail sale in value terms have increased for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 471.4 million US dollars, reflecting a solid rise of 12.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 22.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom played leading roles in Austria's exports in value terms. Germany held 48.9% of exports, Italy 10.2%, and the United Kingdom 5.4%, with these three markets jointly accounting for 64.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports dog or cat food for retail sale to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of dog or cat food for retail sale into Austria have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 273.2 thousand tonnes, up by 14.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 12%, with an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 228.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Poland stood out as the main sources for Austria's imports in kind. Switzerland contributed 39.6% of imports, Germany 39.4%, and Poland 5.2%, with these three countries together representing 84.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's imports of dog or cat food for retail sale in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 471.4 million US dollars, showing a significant increase of 20.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 40.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Poland consistently occupied leading positions in Austria's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.4% of imports, Switzerland for 35.2%, and Poland for 4.8%, with these three countries jointly making up 83.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020