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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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2009 Pet food market data
In 2009 the value of the UK pet food market grew to over £2billion - up in value by 10% from 2008
Breakdown of 2009 UK Market for Prepared Pet Food (by type)
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2009
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Volume (000' tonnes)
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Value (£ million)
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DOG FOOD
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| - Wet |
303
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325
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| - Dry complete |
380
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449
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| - Mixers |
43
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27
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| - Treats and other |
55
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214
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CAT FOOD
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| - Wet - single serve |
190
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476
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| - Wet - multi serve |
130
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158
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- Dry complete
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86
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196
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SMALL ANIMAL
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| - Rabbit |
56
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43
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| - Guinea Pig |
15
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12
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| - Rodent |
8
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9
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TOTAL
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1,286
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2,017
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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 over £1 billion (2009)
The dog food market is broken down as follows:
All wet food £325 million (6% growth on 2008)
Dry complete £449 million (4% growth on 2008)
Mixers £27 million (-4% decline on 2008)
Dog treat market £214 million (5% growth on 2008)
Cat Food Market
The prepared cat food market was valued at £866 million (2009)
The cat food market is broken down as follows:
Wet single-serve food - £476 million (9% growth on 2008)
Wet multi-serve food - £158 million (5% growth on 2008)
Dry complete - £196 million (7% growth on 2008)
Cat treat market £36 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 (0% growth on 2008)
Guinea pig food market - £12 million (1% growth on 2008)
Rodent food market - £9 million (2% growth on 2008)
Market Trends in 2009
The pet industry in the UK is continuing to grow, up in value by 10% in 2009 to stand at just over £2 billion and up in volume by 1% for the second year.
Around 47% 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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