Malaysia Pet Food Market Size

Malaysia Pet Food Market Analysis

The Malaysia Pet Food Market size is estimated at USD 317.30 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 443.03 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.90% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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317.30 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

443.03 Million

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

6.42 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.90 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Product

69.13 %

value share, Food, 2022

The high pet ownership rates and the availability of various food products, including custom-made foods with specialized diets, boosted the food product market.

Largest Market by Animal

52.95 %

value share, Cats, 2022

As cats are the dominant pets in Malaysian households, cat owners frequently buy premium-quality cat food containing specialized ingredients, thus increasing the segment’s share in the market.

Fastest-growing Market by Product

12.44 %

Projected CAGR, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, 2023-2029

The rising demand for vitamins, minerals, and probiotics and the wider availability of specific pet health condition supplements are increasing the usage of nutraceuticals.

Fastest-growing Market by Animal

9.04 %

Projected CAGR, Cats, 2023-2029

With the expanding cat ownership rates, the consumer demand for commercial cat foods, including wet food and cat treats, resulted in the growth of the segment in the country.

Leading Market Player

25.40 %

market share, Mars Incorporated, 2022

Mars, Incorporated is the market leader, primarily focusing on product innovations in the country. It launched various pet food lines under the Royal Canin and Nutros brands.

Cat food dominated the Malaysian pet food market due to the large pet cat population in the country

Malaysia 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.

• Pets in Malaysia are an integral part of many households. The growing trend of pet humanization made Malaysian pet owners more conscious about ensuring the best nutrition. As a result, the pet food market grew by 37.2% between 2017 and 2022, driven by an increase in the pet population of 30.5% during the same period.
• Cat food is the largest and fastest-growing market in the country, with a projected CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period, owing to the significant increase in the cat population, which grew by more than 50% between 2017 and 2022. The increasing cat population also increased the demand for cat food products in the country. Cats are gaining popularity as pets due to their low maintenance requirements and cost-effectiveness.
• In the Malaysian pet food market, the dog food segment held the second-largest market share, valued at USD 73.9 million in 2022. This growth can be due to the growing number of dog owners shifting from home-cooked food to commercial pet food in the country, along with the growing expenditures on dogs. As a result, the dog food segment grew from USD 57.5 million in 2017 to USD 73.9 million in 2022.
• Other animals include birds, small mammals, and rodents. The increasing adoption of other animals in Malaysia is driven by a growing interest in these non-traditional pets. As a result, the other pets segment was valued at USD 56.5 million in 2022.
• The pet food market in the country is expected to be driven by the growing consumer interest in pet adoption and the increasing expenditures on pets, coupled with the growing awareness of pet nutrition and diet.