PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1751536
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1751536
U.S. Pet Food Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Wet Pet Food, Dry Pet Food, Snacks/Treats), By Pet Type (Cats, Dogs), By Category, By Distribution Channel, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
U.S. Pet Food Market Size & Trends:
The U.S. pet food market size was estimated at USD 43.45 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030. The U.S. pet food market is expanding rapidly due to several interrelated factors and consumer trends. A key driver is the growing humanization of pets, where owners treat pets as family members and are increasingly willing to invest in their health and well-being. This has fueled demand for premium, organic, and customized pet food options that emphasize high-quality ingredients, nutritional value, and transparency in sourcing. A growing focus on pet health and wellness is another major driver. Consumers are now more aware of the link between diet and a pet's long-term health, leading to heightened interest in organic, grain-free, raw, and functional pet foods. Products that support specific health issues, such as allergies, digestive problems, joint support, or skin and coat care, are particularly in demand. The pet food market is adapting by introducing more scientifically formulated and nutritionally rich options.
The rise in pet ownership, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly expanded the consumer base. Many people adopted pets during lockdowns, and this trend has continued, contributing to an increase in overall pet food consumption. Additionally, consumers are not just buying more food-they are choosing products that are premium, clean-label, and tailored to the specific needs of their pets' breed, age, or lifestyle.
Premiumization is also shaping the market. U.S. consumers are placing greater value on quality and safety, favoring pet food brands that offer gourmet, limited-ingredient, or human-grade formulations. This premium shift is supported by transparency trends, where pet owners prefer brands that disclose sourcing, use sustainable ingredients, and offer eco-friendly packaging solutions. For instance, Mars Petcare announced a significant sustainability initiative to incorporate recycled plastic into its pet food packaging, marking a pioneering step in the industry. In collaboration with chemical company SABIC and packaging specialist Huhtamaki, Mars aims to reduce its use of virgin plastics and promote a circular economy.
Furthermore, factors such as the presence of domestic manufacturers occupying a major share in the global market and the development of specialized formulations with various packaging options are expected to surge the market growth and pose a challenge to both small and large formulators attempting to gain a high market share. The J.M. Smucker Company, The Hartz Mountain Corporation, Mars, Incorporated, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Nestle Purina, ANI BRANDS, Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., General Mills Inc., and WellPet LLC are among the prominent manufacturers and distributors of pet food products in North America.
U.S. Pet Food Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. pet food market report based on the product, pet type, category, distribution channel, and region.
- Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Wet Pet Food
- Dry Pet Food
- Snacks/Treats
- Pet Type Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Cats
- Dogs
- Others
- Category Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Traditional Pet Food
- Specialist Veterinary Nutrition
- Cats
- Dogs
- Others
- Distribution Channel Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- E-commerce
- Pet Specialty Stores
- Others
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Product Outlook
- 2.3. Pet Type Outlook
- 2.4. Category Outlook
- 2.5. Distribution Channel Outlook
- 2.6. Competitive Landscape Outlook
Chapter 3. U.S. Pet Food Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Global Pet Food Market Size & Growth Rate Overview, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends Outlooks
- 3.3.2. Manufacturing and Technology Trends
- 3.3.3. Profit Margin Analysis
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.4.4. Market Challenges
- 3.5. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. U.S. Pet Food Market: Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends & Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Influencing Buying Behavior
- 4.4. Consumer Service Adoption Trends
- 4.5. Key Observations & Findings
Chapter 5. U.S. Pet Food Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. U.S. Pet Food Market, by Product: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 5.3.1. Wet pet food
- 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 5.3.2. Dry pet food
- 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 5.3.3. Snacks/Treats
- 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 5.3.1. Wet pet food
Chapter 6. U.S. Pet Food Market: Pet Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. U.S. Pet Food Market, by Pet Type: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Pet Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Pet Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 6.3.1. Cats
- 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 6.3.2. Dogs
- 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 6.3.3. Others
- 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 6.3.1. Cats
Chapter 7. U.S. Pet Food Market: Category Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. U.S. Pet Food Market, by Category: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Category Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Category, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 7.3.1. Traditional Pet Food
- 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 7.3.2. Specialist Veterinary Nutrition
- 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 7.3.2.2. Cats
- 7.3.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 7.3.2.3. Dogs
- 7.3.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 7.3.2.4. Others
- 7.3.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- 7.3.1. Traditional Pet Food
Chapter 8. U.S. Pet Food Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. U.S. Pet Food Market, by Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
- 8.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- 8.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. Convenience Stores
- 8.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. E-commerce
- 8.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. Pet Specialty Stores
- 8.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. Others
- 8.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
Chapter 9. Competitive Analysis
- 9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 9.2. Company Categorization
- 9.3. Participant's Overview
- 9.4. Financial Performance
- 9.4.1. Revenue
- 9.4.2. COGS
- 9.4.3. Gross Profit Margin (%)
- 9.4.4. EBIT/EBITDA
- 9.4.5. Regional Revenue Breakdown
- 9.4.6. Business Segment Revenue Breakdown (as per annual report)
- 9.5. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
- 9.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 9.8. Strategy Mapping
- 9.9. Company Profiles
- 9.9.1. The J.M. Smucker Company
- 9.9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.2. Nestle Purina
- 9.9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.3. Mars, Incorporated
- 9.9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.4. LUPUS Alimento
- 9.9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.5. Total Alimentos
- 9.9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.6. Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
- 9.9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.7. General Mills Inc.
- 9.9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.8. WellPet LLC
- 9.9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.9. The Hartz Mountain Corporation
- 9.9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.10. Diamond Pet Foods
- 9.9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.1. The J.M. Smucker Company
List of Tables
- Table 1 U.S. pet food market - Key market driver analysis
- Table 2 U.S. pet food market - Key market restraint analysis
- Table 3 U.S. pet food market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Table 4 U.S. pet food market estimates & forecast, by pet type (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Table 5 U.S. pet food market estimates & forecast, by category (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Table 6 U.S. pet food market estimates & forecast, by distribution channel (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Table 7 Recent developments & impact analysis by key market participants
- Table 8 Company market share, 2024
- Table 9 Company heat map analysis
- Table 10 Companies undergoing key strategies
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 U.S.pet food market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
- Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
- Fig. 5 Primary research process
- Fig. 6 Market snapshot
- Fig. 7 Product snapshot
- Fig. 8 Pet Type snapshot
- Fig. 9 Category snapshot
- Fig. 10 Distribution channel snapshot
- Fig. 11 Regional snapshot
- Fig. 12 Competitive landscape snapshot
- Fig. 13 U.S.pet food market size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 14 U.S.pet food market: Value chain analysis
- Fig. 15 U.S.pet food market: Profit margin analysis
- Fig. 16 U.S.pet food market: Market dynamics
- Fig. 17 U.S.pet food market: Porter's five forces analysis
- Fig. 18 Factors influencing buying decisions for U.S.pet food
- Fig. 19 U.S.pet food market, by product: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 20 U.S.pet food market: Product movement analysis, 2024 & 2030 (%)
- Fig. 21 U.S.wet pet food market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 22 U.S.dry pet food market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 23 U.S.pet treats/snacks market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 24 U.S.pet food market, by pet type: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 25 U.S.pet food market: Pet Type movement analysis, 2024 & 2030 (%)
- Fig. 26 U.S.dog pet food market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 27 U.S.cat pet food market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 28 U.S.other pet food market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 29 U.S.pet food market, by category: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 30 U.S.pet food market: Category movement analysis, 2024 & 2030 (%)
- Fig. 31 U.S.traditional pet food market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 32 U.S.specialist veterinary nutrition pet food market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 33 U.S.pet food market, by distribution channel: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 34 U.S.pet food market: Distribution channel movement analysis, 2024 & 2030 (%)
- Fig. 35 U.S.pet food market estimates and forecasts through hypermarkets & supermarkets, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 36 U.S.pet food market estimates and forecasts through convenience stores, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 37 U.S.pet food market estimates and forecasts through e-commerce channels, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 38 U.S.pet food market estimates and forecasts through pet specialty stores, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 39 U.S.pet food market estimates and forecasts through other channels, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Kilo Tons)
- Fig. 40 Key company categorization
- Fig. 41 Com, pany market share analysis, 2024
- Fig. 42 Strategic framework of the U.S.pet food market
