Global Pet Dry Food Market Report (2026–2036)
Market Overview
The global Pet Dry Food market is projected to grow steadily between 2026 and 2036, driven by rising pet ownership, premiumization of pet diets, and growing awareness of pet health and nutrition. Increasing demand for grain-free, organic, and functional dry food formulations is expected to shape market growth. E-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels are further accelerating adoption.
Key Players
- Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
- Big Heart Pet Brands
- National Flour Mills
- Natural Balance Pet Foods
- Rush Direct
- Simmons Pet Food
- Almo Nature
- Aller Petfood
- C.J. Foods
- Deuerer
- Canidae Corp.
- Gimborn
- Cargill
- Crosswind Industries Inc.
- Evanger's
- Hubbard Feeds
- Life's Abundance
Additional Players: Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Blue Buffalo, Spectrum Brands, Diamond Pet Foods, WellPet LLC, Nutro, Freshpet Inc., Royal Canin.
Segments Analysis
By Product Type
- Dry Food (kibble, pellets)
- Canned Food
- Pate & Semi-moist Food
- Other Specialty Formats (freeze-dried, dehydrated blends)
By Application
- Dog Food
- Cat Food
- Other Pets (small mammals, birds)
By Ingredient Focus
- Grain-based Dry Food
- Grain-free Dry Food
- Organic & Natural Dry Food
- Functional Dry Food (digestive health, joint support, weight management)
Regional Analysis
- North America: Strong demand in premium and functional pet food; U.S. leads in grain-free and organic dry food.
- Europe: Growth in sustainable and natural formulations; Germany, UK, and France are key markets.
- Asia-Pacific: China, India, and Japan dominate consumption; rapid expansion in urban pet ownership.
- Central & South America: Brazil emerging in pet food manufacturing and exports.
- Middle East & Africa: Growth in imports and rising awareness of pet nutrition.
Porter’s Five Forces
- Threat of New Entrants: Moderate – brand recognition and regulatory compliance limit entry.
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers: High – dependence on raw materials like grains, proteins, and specialty additives.
- Bargaining Power of Buyers: High – pet owners demand affordability, premium quality, and transparency.
- Threat of Substitutes: Moderate – homemade diets and raw feeding compete but lack convenience.
- Industry Rivalry: High – global players compete on innovation, sustainability, and pricing.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Essential for pet nutrition and convenience
- Wide application across dogs, cats, and other pets
- Established global manufacturers
Weaknesses
- High competition in low-cost segments
- Dependence on agricultural raw materials
Opportunities
- Growth in premium, grain-free, and functional dry food
- Expansion in Asia-Pacific and emerging regions
- Rising demand in e-commerce and subscription models
Threats
- Regulatory pressures on labeling and ingredients
- Volatile raw material prices
- Intense competition among global players
Trend Analysis
- Increasing adoption of grain-free and organic dry food
- Rising demand in functional formulations (digestive, joint, weight management)
- Growth in direct-to-consumer and subscription-based pet food delivery
- Expansion in eco-friendly packaging and sustainable sourcing
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers
- Expanding pet ownership worldwide
- Rising demand for premium and functional pet diets
- Technological advancements in food processing and packaging
Challenges
- Regulatory restrictions on labeling and health claims
- High competition in budget-friendly segments
- Need for continuous innovation to differentiate
Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Materials: Grains, proteins, vitamins, minerals, specialty additives
- Manufacturing: Extrusion, drying, blending, packaging
- Distribution: Global distributors, supermarkets, pet specialty stores, e-commerce platforms
- End Users: Pet owners (dogs, cats, small mammals, birds)
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers: Invest in grain-free, functional, and organic dry food formulations.
- Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific and Latin America pet food markets for high growth.
- Distributors: Strengthen e-commerce and subscription channels.
- End Users: Collaborate with suppliers for customized nutrition solutions.
- Policy Makers: Support innovation in pet nutrition and regulate compliance responsibly.
Table of Contents
Global Pet Dry Food Market Research Report 2026
1 Industry Overview of Pet Dry Food
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Pet Dry Food
1.1.1 Definition of Pet Dry Food
1.1.2 Specifications of Pet Dry Food
1.2 Classification of Pet Dry Food
1.2.1 Canned
1.2.2 Pate
1.2.3 Dry Food
1.2.4 Other
1.3 Applications of Pet Dry Food
1.3.1 Dog
1.3.2 Cat
1.3.3 Other
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Pet Dry Food
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Pet Dry Food
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Pet Dry Food
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Pet Dry Food
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Pet Dry Food
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
4 Global Pet Dry Food Overall Market Overview
4.1 E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 E Global Pet Dry Food Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 Pet Dry Food Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 E Global Pet Dry Food Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 Pet Dry Food Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 E Global Pet Dry Food Sales Price
4.4.2 Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Pet Dry Food Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Pet Dry Food Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Pet Dry Food Market Overview
5.1.2 North America E Pet Dry Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America E Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America Pet Dry Food Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Pet Dry Food Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Pet Dry Food Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe E Pet Dry Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe E Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe Pet Dry Food Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Pet Dry Food Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Pet Dry Food Market Overview
5.3.2 China E Pet Dry Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China E Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China Pet Dry Food Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Pet Dry Food Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Pet Dry Food Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan E Pet Dry Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan E Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan Pet Dry Food Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Pet Dry Food Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Pet Dry Food Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia E Pet Dry Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia E Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia Pet Dry Food Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Pet Dry Food Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Pet Dry Food Market Overview
5.6.2 India E Pet Dry Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India E Pet Dry Food Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India Pet Dry Food Market Share Analysis
6 Global E Pet Dry Food Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global E Pet Dry Food Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Pet Dry Food Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Pet Dry Food Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Canned Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Pate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Dry Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 Other Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global E Pet Dry Food Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global E Pet Dry Food Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Pet Dry Food Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Pet Dry Food Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Dog of Pet Dry Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Cat of Pet Dry Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Other of Pet Dry Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Pet Dry Food
8.1 Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Big Heart Pet Brands
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 National Flour Mills
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 National Flour Mills Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 National Flour Mills Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Natural Balance Pet Foods
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Natural Balance Pet Foods Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Natural Balance Pet Foods Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Rush Direct
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Rush Direct Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Rush Direct Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Simmons Pet Food
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Simmons Pet Food Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Simmons Pet Food Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Almo Nature
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Almo Nature Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Almo Nature Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Aller Petfood
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Aller Petfood Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Aller Petfood Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 C.J. Foods
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 C.J. Foods Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 C.J. Foods Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Deuerer
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Deuerer Pet Dry Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Deuerer Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Canidae Corp.
8.12 Gimborn
8.13 Cargill
8.14 Crosswind Industries Inc.
8.15 Evanger's
8.16 Hubbard Feeds
8.17 Life's Abundance
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Pet Dry Food Market
9.1 Global Pet Dry Food Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Pet Dry Food Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Forecast
9.3 Pet Dry Food Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Pet Dry Food Market Trend (Application)
10 Pet Dry Food Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Pet Dry Food Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Pet Dry Food International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Pet Dry Food by Region
10.4 Pet Dry Food Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Pet Dry Food
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Pet Dry Food Market Professional Survey Report
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Pet Dry Food
Table Product Specifications of Pet Dry Food
Table Classification of Pet Dry Food
Figure Global Production Market Share of Pet Dry Food by Type in
Figure Canned Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Canned
Figure Pate Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Pate
Figure Dry Food Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Dry Food
Figure Other Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Other
Table Applications of Pet Dry Food
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Pet Dry Food by Application in
Figure Dog Examples
Table Major Consumers in Dog
Figure Cat Examples
Table Major Consumers in Cat
Figure Other Examples
Table Major Consumers in Other
Figure Market Share of Pet Dry Food by Regions
Figure North America Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Pet Dry Food Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Pet Dry Food in
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Pet Dry Food
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Pet Dry Food
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Pet Dry Food Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Pet Dry Food E
Figure Global E Pet Dry Food Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global E Pet Dry Food Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table E Global Pet Dry Food Capacity and Growth Rate
Table Global Pet Dry Food Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table E Global Pet Dry Food Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table Global Pet Dry Food Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table E Global Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table Global Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Pet Dry Food E
Figure North America E Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America Pet Dry Food Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Pet Dry Food E
Figure Europe E Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe Pet Dry Food Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Pet Dry Food E
Figure China E Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China Pet Dry Food Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Pet Dry Food E
Figure Japan E Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan Pet Dry Food Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Pet Dry Food E
Figure Southeast Asia E Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia Pet Dry Food Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Pet Dry Food E
Figure India E Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India Pet Dry Food Sales Market Share
Table Global E Pet Dry Food Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Pet Dry Food Product Interview Price
Table Global E Pet Dry Food Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Pet Dry Food Product Interview Price
Table Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Big Heart Pet Brands Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table National Flour Mills Information List
Table Product Overview
Table National Flour Mills Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure National Flour Mills Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Natural Balance Pet Foods Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Natural Balance Pet Foods Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Natural Balance Pet Foods Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Rush Direct Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Rush Direct Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Rush Direct Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Simmons Pet Food Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Simmons Pet Food Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Simmons Pet Food Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Almo Nature Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Almo Nature Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Almo Nature Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Aller Petfood Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Aller Petfood Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Aller Petfood Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table C.J. Foods Information List
Table Product Overview
Table C.J. Foods Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure C.J. Foods Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Deuerer Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Deuerer Pet Dry Food Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure Deuerer Pet Dry Food Business Region Distribution
Table Canidae Corp. Information List
Table Gimborn Information List
Table Cargill Information List
Table Crosswind Industries Inc. Information List
Table Evanger's Information List
Table Hubbard Feeds Information List
Table Life's Abundance Information List
Figure Global 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India 2018-2025 Pet Dry Food Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Pet Dry Food by Type 2018-2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Pet Dry Food by Application 2018-2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Pet Dry Food by Region
Key Players
- Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
- Big Heart Pet Brands
- National Flour Mills
- Natural Balance Pet Foods
- Rush Direct
- Simmons Pet Food
- Almo Nature
- Aller Petfood
- C.J. Foods
- Deuerer
- Canidae Corp.
- Gimborn
- Cargill
- Crosswind Industries Inc.
- Evanger's
- Hubbard Feeds
- Life's Abundance
Additional Players: Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Blue Buffalo, Spectrum Brands, Diamond Pet Foods, WellPet LLC, Nutro, Freshpet Inc., Royal Canin.
Segments Analysis
By Product Type
- Dry Food (kibble, pellets)
- Canned Food
- Pate & Semi-moist Food
- Other Specialty Formats (freeze-dried, dehydrated blends)
By Application
- Dog Food
- Cat Food
- Other Pets (small mammals, birds)
By Ingredient Focus
- Grain-based Dry Food
- Grain-free Dry Food
- Organic & Natural Dry Food
- Functional Dry Food (digestive health, joint support, weight management)
Regional Analysis
- North America: Strong demand in premium and functional pet food; U.S. leads in grain-free and organic dry food.
- Europe: Growth in sustainable and natural formulations; Germany, UK, and France are key markets.
- Asia-Pacific: China, India, and Japan dominate consumption; rapid expansion in urban pet ownership.
- Central & South America: Brazil emerging in pet food manufacturing and exports.
- Middle East & Africa: Growth in imports and rising awareness of pet nutrition.