Market Trends of asia pacific dog food Industry
The higher life span and the evolution of the pet ecosystem are helping in the growth of the dog population as pets in the region
- Dogs have a higher share of the pet population, and they account for 34.3% of the pet population in Asia-Pacific. The dog population is higher as people feel more secure in their homes with dogs as pets and companionship. For instance, Pet parents in China treat their pets, including dogs, as their family and child accounted for 82.8% in 2020. These factors also resulted in an increase in the dog population as pets in the region by 16.58% between 2017 and 2022. The adoption of dogs increased during the pandemic, and it is expected that there will be a rise in adoption in the future as dogs have a high life span and an inherent ability to adjust with pet parents. The most common dog breeds adopted in Asia, particularly China, are Siberian Husky, the Chinese field dog, and Poodle. For instance, in 2021, the Siberian Husky accounted for 16% of the dogs adopted in China.
- In 2022, China and India had the highest dog populations in Asia-Pacific as these countries witnessed a rise in the adoption rate of dogs and also a rise in pet humanization with an increase in income levels and urbanization. There is also a shift in the adoption rate of dogs in rural areas with the increased availability of pet food and also increasing adoption of pets. Moreover, there are places in Asia-Pacific without restrictions to take pets, such as dogs, due to the evolving pet ecosystem. For instance, in India, Head Up For Tails has pet stores that offer products and sales of products, such as pet food, pet grooming, and other services. With the higher life span, pet parents treat them as family members, and the evolution of the pet ecosystem is helping to increase the dog population as pets in the region.
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Increased demand for premium products for dogs, such as grain-free products and natural products, is due to increasing pet expenditure
- In Asia-Pacific, there has been a rise in pet expenditure because of factors such as an increase in pet humanization, leading to the demand for commercial pet food, availability of different types of pet food, and pet parents' preference for good quality premium pet food as they are willing to pay premium prices. Traditionally, there has been a higher number of pet dogs with a higher expenditure share, accounting for 38.1% of the total pet expenditure in 2022. For instance, in Australia, dog food accounted for 40% of the country's pet expenditure in 2022, as dogs are most popular in Australia, and about 40% of the households had a pet dog in 2022.
- In Asian countries such as China, India, and Australia, pet parents are also investing in the well-being of pets, including dogs, by providing them with additional services such as pet grooming and pet walking. Additionally, they feed their pet dogs with special products such as pet treats and nutraceutical supplements and provide good veterinary diets in their initial days. For instance, in India, pet parents feed their dogs with treats from brands such as Pedigree and Royal Canin, and about 65-70% of the dog expenditure (USD 624) is toward food and treats, whereas 20% is for other expenses such as pet grooming and pet daycare.
- The growing awareness about different types of dog food available in the market for health concerns, treating their dogs as family members, and growing premiumization are the factors expected to help increase pet expenditure in the region during the forecast period.
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