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To view historical pet food market data for the last ten years please click on the following links:
UK Pet Food Market 1999-2008 by Volume ('000 tonnes) - (ref:PFMA/Ipsos (1987-2006)/MIML (2007))
UK Pet Food Market- 1999-2008 by Value (£million) - (ref:PFMA/Ipsos (1987-2006)/MIML (2007))
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2008 Pet food market data
In 2008 the value of the UK pet food market was just under £2 billion.
Breakdown of 2008 UK Market for Prepared Pet Food (by type)
| 2008 |
Volume (000' tonnes)
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Value (£ million)
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| DOG FOOD |
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| Moist |
376
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464
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| Dry complete |
369
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432
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| Mixers |
45
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28
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| Treats and other |
55
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203
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| CAT FOOD |
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| Moist - single serve |
187
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436
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| Moist - multi serve |
139
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151
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Dry complete
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85
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182
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| SMALL ANIMAL |
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| Rabbit |
55
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43
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| Guinea Pig |
14
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12
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| Rodent |
8
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9
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| TOTAL |
1,336
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1,975
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Based on retail selling prices and excludes VAT at 17.5%. Source: PFMA/MIML
Current trends
There are over 8,000 people directly employed in the manufacture of pet food including over 5,000 male employees and over 3,000 female employees.
Prepared pet food accounts only for approximately 60% of the dog's and 65% of the cat's regular calorific intake.
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Dog Food Market
The prepared dog food market is valued at £1.13 Billion (2008), up 6% from 2007.
The dog food market is broken down as follows:
All wet food £464 million (2% growth on 2007)
Dry complete £432 million (8% growth on 2007)
Mixers £28 million (1% growth on 2007)
Dog treat market £203 million (up 11% from 2007)
Cat Food Market
The prepared cat food market was valued at £784 million (2008), up 6% from 2007.
The cat food market is broken down as follows:
Wet single-serve food - £436 million (10% growth on 2007)
Wet multi-serve food - £151 million (-5% decline on 2007)
Dry complete - £182 million (5% growth on 2007)
Cat treat market £15 million (10% growth estimated on 2007)
Small Animal Market
It should be noted that there is a higher degree of uncertainty in the figures for the small animal markets, due to the smaller proportion of the total market represented.
The small animal market is broken down as follows:
Rabbit food market - £43 million (15% growth on 2007)
Guinea pig food market - £12 million (13% growth on 2007)
Rodent food market - £9 million (14% growth on 2007)
Market Trends in 2008
The pet industry in the UK is continuing to grow, up in value by 7% in 2008 to stand at just under £2 billion and up in volume by 1%.
As was observed last year, around 43% of households own a pet, with fish, cats and dogs continuing to be the most preferred companions.
According to Michael Bellingham, Chief Executive of the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association “Health and nutrition is a key trend. Consumers are increasingly focusing on high quality, premium pet foods for their dogs, cats and other small pets. Health conscious consumers are aware that a good balanced diet can have a major impact on well being and this is equally relevant for their pets”.
A survey conducted by the PFMA showed that 90% of pet owners believe the food they feed their pet greatly affects it’s health and 92% of pet owners make sure they give their pet the best quality food.
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