Global Cat Food and Snack Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food and Cat Treats and Snacks), By Ingredient Type (Animal-Derived, Plant-Derived and Synthetic), By Distribution Channel (Online Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Pet Specialty Stores, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Cat Food and Snack Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Cat Food and Snack Market Size Was Estimated at USD 38.71 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.48% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Cat Food and Snack Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 69.60 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Cat Food and Snack Market Size was Worth around USD 38.71 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 69.60 billion by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.48% from 2025 and 2035. The cat food and snack market is fueled by growing pet ownership, pet humanization, rising disposable incomes, health-aware consumers, product innovation, expanding e-commerce, and a focus on pet health. These drivers fuel demand for premium, healthy pet products.

Market Overview

The cat food and snack industry refers to the business that manufactures and sells food and snack items specifically formulated for household cats. Cat snacks and food provide critical benefits, such as balanced nutrition for optimal health, enhanced digestion, and weight control. They supply top-quality proteins, vitamins, and minerals formulated according to various life stages. Specialized treats encourage oral health, coat health, and general wellness, while packaging for ease of use makes them convenient for owners to use. Additionally, cat owners are increasingly aware of how feeding their cats certain foods that meet their special health requirements, for instance, grain-free, organic, and tailored diets for individual cat breeds or medical conditions. Continued innovation in the cat food sector, such as new flavors, formulations, and textures, is increasing consumer options. Grain-free, raw diets, and hypoallergenic foods are among the products offered to meet different dietary requirements. Functional ingredients like probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids, which aid in the general health of pets, are being introduced by brands as well, driving the market further.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the cat food and snack market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the cat food and snack market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the cat food and snack market.

Driving Factors

Pet owners are increasingly humanizing their cats as family members. This "humanization" trend is fueling the demand for high-quality, premium, and health-oriented cat food and snacks. Consumers are seeking healthy, organic, and even gourmet products to help their pets live a healthy, happy life. Additionally, continuous product innovation, including new flavors, ingredient formulations, and packaging, is a key driver. Brands are launching specialized foods such as grain-free, organic, raw, and functional cat foods to meet the increasing demand for variety and customization. These new developments draw more consumers and open up market possibilities.

Restraining Factors

High-end cat food and treats, particularly those with good ingredients such as organic or human-grade proteins, are expensive. Such pricing may restrict their affordability for price-sensitive consumers, particularly in emerging markets, where cheaper alternatives are sought. Additionally, scandals or recalls over the safety of pet food ingredients, such as contamination or inferior production methods, may generate consumer distrust. Pet owners are getting increasingly wary of the pet food they buy, which is affecting overall market growth and sales.

Market Segmentation

The cat food and snack market share is classified into product type, ingredient type, and distribution channel.

• The dry cat food segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the cat food and snack market is divided into dry cat food, wet cat food, and cat treats and snacks. Among these, the dry cat food segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to dry cat food is usually enriched with vital nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and finer, supporting feline well-being overall. Many formulas are also made for particular health benefits, including weight management, hairball control, and digestive health, appealing to pet owners concerned with their pets' health.

• The animal-derived segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the ingredient type, the cat food and snack market is divided into animal-derived, plant-derived, and synthetic. Among these, the animal-derived segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to cats' need for animal proteins to survive, since their bodies are adapted to metabolize and digest meat. Animal-based ingredients, i.e., chicken, beef, and fish, contain essential amino acids and nutrients that are important in keeping feline health, propelling the demand for animal-based cat food items.

• The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the distribution channel, the cat food and snack market is divided into online stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, pet specialty stores, and others. Among these, the supermarkets/hypermarkets segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is driven by supermarkets and hypermarkets that stock a vast range of cat food brands and products, suitable for various customer tastes and requirements. Ranging from high-end, organic, and functional foods to affordable ones, these stores offer varied options for all segments of pet owners. The wide range makes consumers shop at these stores for all their pet food needs.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Cat Food and Snack Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the cat food and snack market over the predicted timeframe.

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the cat food and snack market over the predicted timeframe. Europe boasts a long-standing pet-owning culture, with cats being one of the most sought-after pets, particularly in Germany, France, and the UK. Strong adoption rates fuel consistent demand for high-quality cat food and treats. European consumers also increasingly treat pets as family members, fueling demand for human-grade, organic, and health-oriented products. This trend towards humanization spurs innovation in functional and specialty cat food, which assists Europe in being the market leader both in product value and diversity.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the cat food and snack market during the forecast period. Asia Pacific's rapid urbanization has resulted in smaller living quarters, and hence, cats have become a more convenient pet option than dogs. With more people, particularly young professionals, migrating to urban areas, cat ownership has accelerated. This trend directly fuels demand for easy-to-consume, hygienic, and nutritionally balanced cat food and snacks, which fuels robust growth in countries such as China, India, Indonesia, and South Korea.

North America is predicted to hold a significant share of the cat food and snack market throughout the estimated period. North America, especially the U.S. and Canada, boasts one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. Household cats are among the top household pets, underpinned by a well-established culture of cat companionship. Strong cat owner bases consistently fuel demand for a huge range of cat food and treats, underpinning good market performance and fostering ongoing product innovation and brand loyalty.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the cat food and snack market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Mars Petcare
• Nestla Purina PetCare
• Hills Pet Nutrition
• The J.M. Smucker Company
• Blue Buffalo Co., Ltd.
• Diamond Pet Foods
• Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
• WellPet LLC
• Nutro Products, Inc.
• Royal Canin
• Colgate-Palmolive Company
• Champion Petfoods
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In August 2024, Wild Earth introduced its first-ever nutritionally balanced vegan wet cat food, Unicorn Pate, to meet the increasing need for plant-based pet food.

• In July 2024, Umami Bioworks collaborated with Friends & Family Pet Food to create the globe's first cultivated fish-based cat treats that feature microalgae and premium cultured proteins.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the cat food and snack market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Cat Food and Snack Market, By Product Type

• Dry Cat Food
• Wet Cat Food
• Cat Treats and Snacks

Global Cat Food and Snack Market, By Ingredient Type

• Animal-Derived
• Plant-Derived
• Synthetic

Global Cat Food and Snack Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Pet Specialty Stores
• Others

Global Cat Food and Snack Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa