The global pet food processing market is poised for significant growth, expected to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2035, up from USD 6.9 billion in 2025, growing at a steady CAGR of 4%. This growth is supported by rising global pet ownership, increased demand for high-quality pet food, and technological advancements in processing methods. Government regulations emphasizing food safety and transparency further fuel innovation in this evolving industry.
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Market Trends Highlighted
- Premiumization & Functional Nutrition: There is a growing consumer preference for premium, functional pet foods, driving innovation in ingredient sourcing and formulation.
- Plant-Based & Insect-Based Products: The market is witnessing an uptake in sustainable protein sources like plant-based and insect-based pet food, aligning with ethical and environmental trends.
- Advanced Processing Technologies: Adoption of high-pressure processing (HPP) and extrusion techniques ensures enhanced product safety, nutrient preservation, and shelf life.
- Automation & Smart Processing Equipment: Integration of automated systems and digital monitoring improves efficiency, traceability, and compliance with stringent food safety regulations.
- Regulatory Alignment: Regulatory frameworks such as FSMA (USA), EU Feed Regulation, and FSSAI (India) are shaping production standards, ensuring nutritional accuracy and safety compliance.
Key Takeaways of the Report
- The pet food processing market makes up 100% of the pet food production equipment market, reflecting its core role.
- It contributes:
- 35% to the animal food processing market.
- 15% to the pet food market (final packaged products).
- 8% to the broader pet care market.
- 3–5% of the food processing equipment market.
- Less than 0.02% of the overall industrial processing equipment sector.
- Dry food remains dominant with 65% market share, and dog food leads the application segment at 45%.
- Market expansion is driven by premium product offerings, clean-label trends, and the push for sustainable, efficient processing methods.
Regional Market Outlook
- Japan leads the global market with the fastest CAGR of 6%, supported by premium pet nutrition, aging pet owners, and technology-forward processing practices.
- Germany and France follow with robust 5.6% and 5.4% CAGRs respectively, driven by EU feed regulations, digital transformation, and clean-label demands.
- The USA and UK show steady growth at 3.4% and 3.2%, respectively, with emphasis on premiumization and vegan pet food trends.
Country-Wise Insights
Japan
- CAGR: 6% (highest globally)
- Drivers: Aging population with pets, demand for functional, premium pet food
- Technologies: High-pressure processing, automated extrusion
Germany
- CAGR: 5.6%
- Drivers: EU feed safety regulations, rise in export-grade production
- Technologies: Automation, digital monitoring
France
- CAGR: 5.4%
- Drivers: Health-conscious pet owners, clean-label, flexible production lines
- Focus: Domestic and European export of premium dog/cat food
USA
- CAGR: 3.4%
- Drivers: Premiumisation, traceability, FDA compliance
- Trends: Focus on functional treats and automation
UK
- CAGR: 3.2% (slowest among top 5)
- Drivers: Vegan and natural pet food preferences
- Market Nature: Mid-scale flexible processing setup
Competition Outlook
The pet food processing industry is moderately fragmented, with several global and regional players focusing on technology integration, product innovation, and regulatory alignment.
Competitive strategies revolve around:
- The Middleby Corporation
- Andritz Group
- Buhler Holding AG
- GEA Group
- Baker Perkins Ltd
- Clextral SAS
- Precision Food Innovations
- Mepaco Group
- Coperion GMBH
- N. Smith Corporation
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Key Segments
By Product Type:
- Mixing & Blending Equipment
- Forming Equipment
- Baking & Drying Equipment
- Cooling Equipment
- Others
By Form:
- Wet Food
- Dry Food
By Application:
- Dog Food
- Cat Food
- Fish Food
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- South Asia
- East Asia
- Oceania
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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