China Pet Food Market Size

China Pet Food Market Analysis

The China Pet Food Market size is estimated at USD 11.49 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 18.69 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.22% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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11.49 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

18.69 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

13.39 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

10.22 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Product

60.96 %

value share, Food, 2022

The increased demand for commercial food products such as kibbles and wet foods to meet daily dietary requirements for pets has made it the largest segment in the country.

Largest Market by Animal

43.41 %

value share, Dogs, 2022

The higher population of dogs and the increased demand for dry pet food, dog treats, and veterinary diets in the country have contributed to the segment's growth in the country.

Fastest-growing Market by Product

10.59 %

Projected CAGR, Food, 2023-2029

The increasing demand for wet foods and other dry foods and the availability of custom-made pet foods from various companies are driving the growth of the market.

Fastest-growing Market by Animal

12.91 %

Projected CAGR, Cats, 2023-2029

With increasing cat ownership rates, the demand for commercial cat foods, including wet food and cat treats, is leading to the growth of the cat segment in the country.

Leading Market Player

9.20 %

market share, Mars Incorporated, 2022

Mars, Incorporated is the market leader. The company is focused on launching new specific pet food products and expanding its manufacturing facilities in the Tiajin area.

Dogs dominate the market due to their higher usage of commercial pet foods and high per capita consumption

China Pet Food Industry Segmentation

Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets are covered as segments by Pet Food Product. Cats, Dogs are covered as segments by Pets. Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

• China is a major country-wise segment of the Asia-Pacific pet food market, accounting for a 33.1% share in 2022, increasing by 98.5% in 2017-2022. This growth was due to the increasing pet ownership and pet humanization. Chinese pet owners are increasingly demanding pet food with nutritious and protein-rich ingredients, which are the factors driving the demand for pet food in the country.
• The dog food segment held the largest share of the country's pet food market, with a value of USD 4,213.6 million in 2022, which is anticipated to reach USD 7,848.0 million in 2029. This significant share is due to factors such as a significant number of pet owners shifting from home-cooked food to commercial protein-rich food in the country and since dogs need more food compared to other pets due to their higher consumption capacity. There is also a growing trend toward premium dog food products.
• Cats are the second major consumer of food items in the country's pet food market, accounting for a 36.9% share in 2022, which is anticipated to register a CAGR of 12.9% during the forecast period. This growth is due to the significant increase in the cat population by 27.5% between 2017 and 2022, followed by the rise in popularity of cat companionship due to their comparatively low maintenance requirements.
• The other pets segment consists of birds, small mammals, rodents, and ornamental fish. These animals have unique nutritional requirements that need to be fulfilled through specialized pet food products. Therefore, in 2022, they accounted for a value of USD 1,907.4 million.
• The rise in commercial food usage, pet humanization, and the growing pet population in the country are anticipated to drive the market at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period.