Dog or cat food for retail sale market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for dog and cat food grew from 820 тыс. т in 2018 to 958 тыс. т in 2019, supported by an increasing pet population and the launch of a new wet food production plant in Mordovia with state backing. However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a temporary contraction to 849 тыс. т in 2020, while simultaneously accelerating a shift to online sales channels and import substitution as disruptions made domestic production more attractive.

Market volume recovered to 991 тыс. т in 2021, driven by the continued expansion of domestic manufacturing, which involved over 190 producers, and the introduction of private-label brands by major retail chains. In 2022, the market reached 1 028 тыс. т despite sanctions that cut imports by 28%, as new production capacities from companies like AO 'Limkorm Petfood' were launched and local brands expanded their presence.

In the following years, import volumes continued to decline, falling to 45 тыс. т in 2024, which solidified the share of domestic products to 98% of the market. Consumer demand increasingly favored functional and premium segments, including feeds with probiotics, while the exit of foreign investment was marked by Nestlé's cancellation of a plant project in Novosibirsk, and local players introduced new brands like 'SharaFood'.

Production dog or cat food for retail sale in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of dog and cat food for retail sale in Russia has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Russia produced 937 thousand tons of these products, marking a 2.9% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 36.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

Exports dog or cat food for retail sale from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of dog and cat food for retail sale have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 133.5 thousand tons, up 62.0% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 170.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 39.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of Russian dog and cat food for retail sale were Belarus, accounting for 33.4% of exports in volume, Kazakhstan with 28.5%, and Ukraine at 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 70.6% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of Russia's dog and cat food exports for retail sale has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 167.1 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 42.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export values grew by 108.4%, averaging an annual rate of 27.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the three main markets for Russian dog and cat food in value terms were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, which together accounted for 74.7% of total export revenue.

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

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

Imports dog or cat food for retail sale to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of dog and cat food for retail sale have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 158.1 thousand tons, a moderate rise of 10.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 134.5 thousand tons, which saw a slight decline of 0.4% that year.

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

During 2017–2020, no single country dominated Russia's imports of dog and cat food for retail sale. Italy led with 16.9% of import volume, followed by France at 16.7% and Czechia at 13.0%. Combined, these three countries made up 46.7% of total imports, while numerous smaller partners held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of Russia's dog and cat food imports for retail sale has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 387.9 million US dollars, a substantial gain of 10.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import values rose by 34.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top suppliers of dog and cat food to Russia in value terms were France, contributing 17.1% of imports, Italy at 13.1%, and Czechia at 10.7%. However, their combined share was only 41.0% of total import value, indicating a diversified supplier base.

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

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