Dog or cat food for retail sale market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for retail dog and cat food in Romania experienced sustained expansion from 2018 to 2024, with the total physical volume sold increasing from 262.2 thousand tons to 441.4 thousand tons. This represents a growth of over 68% across the seven-year period, characterized by particularly strong annual gains in the early 2020s before the pace of growth moderated. The market's value in US dollars grew even more sharply, more than doubling from 189.3 million to 486.9 million, indicating a significant rise in average product prices or a shift toward more premium offerings over time.

This volume growth was supported by a dramatic increase in domestic production, which more than doubled from 82.1 thousand tons to 194.5 thousand tons. While imports remained the dominant supply source, their physical volume peaked in 2021 before entering a slight decline. The concurrent rise in production and stable import levels after 2021 contributed to the overall market expansion, with export volumes also growing steadily from a relatively low base.

Production dog or cat food for retail sale in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of dog or cat food for retail sale has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output value reached 47 174 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 32.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 45.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production of dog or cat food for retail sale has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 98 669 tonnes, up by 13.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dog or cat food for retail sale from Romania

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Romania's cross-border shipments of dog or cat food for retail sale totaled 10.5 thousand tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.6% year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 10.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 80.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Moldova consistently led Romania's export structure in kind. Bulgaria accounted for 43.9% of exports, Hungary for 25.9%, and Moldova for 4.7%, together representing 74.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports hit a trough in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.7-fold difference. In 2020, Romania's exports of dog or cat food for retail sale amounted to 11.8 million US dollars, showing a notable decline of 10.7% from the previous year. The minimum value was 7.7 million US dollars in 2018, while the maximum was 13.2 million US dollars in 2019, with the largest increase of 72.6% also recorded in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Australia formed the core of Romania's export structure in value terms. Bulgaria contributed 27.1% of exports, Hungary 22.5%, and Australia 11.1%, together accounting for 60.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dog or cat food for retail sale to Romania

Imports in kind, K t

Romania's imports of dog or cat food for retail sale have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 282.7 thousand tonnes, a 27.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 88.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Germany were the main sources for Romania's imports in kind. Hungary accounted for 58.9% of imports, Poland for 13.1%, and Germany for 7.6%, together making up 79.6% of total imports of dog or cat food for retail sale.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Romania's import volume of dog or cat food for retail sale has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 235.0 million US dollars, up by 23.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 81.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Germany remained the primary markets for Romania's imports in value terms. Hungary represented 38.0% of imports, Poland 21.2%, and Germany 10.7%, jointly accounting for 69.9% of total flows.

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

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