Dog or cat food for retail sale market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Spanish dog and cat food market expanded in both volume and value, fueled by the humanization of pets and an increasing pet population. Consumers shifted towards higher-quality, science-based products, with wet food gaining popularity especially for cats. The rise of e-commerce and specialized retail channels facilitated access, while advancements in food formulation led to more functional and health-specific products.

After peaking in 2021, market volume declined but value continued to grow through 2023, reflecting a strong trend towards premiumization. Consumers increasingly sought natural, organic, and personalized foods, with snacks and functional treats becoming significant segments. Industry consolidation strengthened the position of major players, and the 2023 Animal Welfare Law altered retail dynamics by banning pet sales in stores. In 2024, production costs rose due to raw material prices, contributing to a slight value dip, while demand for cat wet food and plant-based options sustained market value near 1.7 billion US dollars.

Production dog or cat food for retail sale in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Spain, the production value of dog or cat food for retail sale reached 962.6 million US dollars in 2020, marking a solid 10.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Dog or cat food for retail sale production in Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 1,133 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate gain of 9.9% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 2.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,017 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%.

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

Exports dog or cat food for retail sale from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

Spain's exports of dog or cat food for retail sale in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 377.8 thousand tonnes, representing a notable rise of 13.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 22.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Italy formed the core of Spain's exports in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 32.2% of exports, France for 23.5%, and Italy for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 62.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Dog or cat food for retail sale shipments from Spain increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported 400.5 million US dollars worth of these products, indicating a strong gain of 11.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms grew by 32.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Germany were the main buyers of dog or cat food for retail sale from Spain in value terms. Portugal accounted for 25.6% of exports, France for 19.5%, and Germany for 9.2%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 54.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dog or cat food for retail sale to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

Spain's imports of dog or cat food for retail sale in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 238.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a strong increase of 18.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 37.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the Netherlands were the largest sources of Spain's imports in volume terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 64.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Dog or cat food for retail sale deliveries to Spain increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 434.0 million US dollars, indicating a robust year-on-year rise of 21.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms grew by 39.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the Netherlands remained the key partners for Spain's imports in value terms. France accounted for 35.7% of imports, Germany for 15.6%, and the Netherlands for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 61.5% of total import flows.

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

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