Dog or cat food for retail sale market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2020 to 2023, the physical volume of the dog and cat food market in Sweden grew from 124.2 thousand tons to 137.5 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the introduction of stricter animal welfare rules in 2020, which raised standards for pet care and likely encouraged more consistent feeding practices. The market received a further impetus in 2023 when a new law made ID marking and registration of cats mandatory, aiming to reduce stray populations and reinforcing owner responsibility, which helped sustain demand for pet food.

By 2024, the market volume stabilized at 137.6 thousand tons, while its value declined to $181.4 million from $186.2 million the previous year. This shift coincided with falling prices for pet food and veterinary services during the year, which provided economic relief for pet owners. Concurrently, the market saw rising demand for origin-labeled 'From Sweden' products and a significant increase in online sales channels, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and distribution methods.

Production dog or cat food for retail sale in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports dog or cat food for retail sale from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Deliveries of dog or cat food for retail sale from Sweden have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 44.9 thousand tons, marking a substantial 13.3% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 33.8 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 2.4% occurring that same year. In contrast, the largest increase of 17.3% was observed in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and Denmark consistently held the top positions in the country structure of exports in kind. Norway accounted for 52.5% of exports, Germany for 14.2%, and Denmark for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 76.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Deliveries of dog or cat food for retail sale from Sweden have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden exported 141.7 million US dollars worth of dog or cat food for retail sale, showing a strong 20.2% increase from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 50.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany emerged as the main markets for exports in value terms. Norway led with 59.1% of exports, followed by Denmark at 13.5% and Germany at 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dog or cat food for retail sale to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Deliveries of dog or cat food for retail sale to Sweden have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported 114.1 thousand tons of dog or cat food for retail sale, reflecting a 3.2% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 104.0 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 6.2% occurring that same year. Conversely, the largest increase of 6.3% was seen in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Poland accounted for 21.1% of imports, Germany for 14.1%, and France for 13.6%. Together, these three countries represented 48.8% of total import flows, while many other countries made up the remaining 51.2%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The volume of dog or cat food for retail sale imports to Sweden has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 227.6 million US dollars, reflecting a gradual 8.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of imports in value terms remained fragmented. Poland accounted for 15.8% of imports, Germany for 13.5%, and the United Kingdom for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.8% of total import flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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

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