India Pet Food Market Report

Market Overview:

The India pet food market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4% during 2025-2033. The changing socio-economic landscape, increasing disposable income, rising awareness about pet nutrition, increasing interest in healthier and eco-friendly pet food options and the growing e-commerce sector represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Pet food is a commercially prepared food intended to be consumed by domesticated animals, primarily dogs, and cats. The purpose of pet food is to provide essential nutrients and energy to maintain the health, growth, and well-being of pets. Pet food is typically formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of each type of animal, as their dietary requirements can vary significantly from those of humans. It includes a combination of meat, poultry, fish, grains, vegetables, and vitamins and minerals to create a balanced animal diet. Pet food comes in various forms, including dry kibble, wet or canned food, semi-moist pellets, and freeze-dried or dehydrated options.

India Pet Food Market Trends:

The changing socio-economic landscape in the country, owing to the increasing disposable income of the consumers, is one of the major factors driving the market growth. Additionally, there is a growing shift in the perception of pets from being merely guard animals or companions to being regarded as integral family members resulting in pet owners to invest in premium and high-quality pet food that ensures the well-being and longevity of their beloved animals creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, pet owners are actively seeking products that target particular health concerns and cater to various life stages due to the growing recognition of the importance of pet nutrition and rising attention toward animal dietary needs is favoring the market growth. In addition to this, manufacturers are focusing on the introduction of a diverse range of pet food options, including grain-free, natural, and breed-specific varieties, which is positively impacting the market growth. Furthermore, the rising demand for pet food due to the growing e-commerce sector in India that offers the ease of purchasing pet food online, with the added advantage of doorstep delivery, attracting a large number of consumers to explore and buy a wide array of pet food products is strengthening the market growth. Besides this, the increasing interest in healthier and eco-friendly pet food options has led to the development of products that incorporate organic and natural ingredients, addressing concerns about the environmental impact and sustainability of pet food production is providing a considerable boost to the market growth. 

India Pet Food Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the India pet food market report, along with forecasts at the country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on pet type, product type, pricing type, ingredient type and distribution channel.

Pet Type Insights:

• Dog Food
• Cat Food
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the pet type. This includes dog food, cat food and others.

Product Type Insights:

• Dry Pet Food
• Wet and Canned Pet Food
• Snacks and Treats
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type has also been provided in the report. This includes dry pet food, wet and canned food, snacks and treats.

Pricing Type Insights:

• Mass Products
• Premium Products
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the pricing type has also been provided in the report. This includes mass products and premium products.

Ingredient Type Insights:

• Animal Derived
• Plant Derived
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the ingredient type has also been provided in the report. This includes animal and plant derived.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Stores
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel has also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online stores and others.

Regional Insights:

• South India
• North India
• West and Central India
• East India
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include South India, North India, West and Central and East India.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Pet Food Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India pet food market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the India pet food market?
• What is the breakup of the India pet food market on the basis of pet type?
• What is the breakup of the India pet food market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the India pet food market on the basis of pricing type?
• What is the breakup of the India pet food market on the basis of ingredient type?
• What is the breakup of the India pet food market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India pet food market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India pet food market?
• What is the structure of the India pet food market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India pet food market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India pet food market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India pet food market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India pet food industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.