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For historical pet food market data information please click on the following links:
UK Pet Food Market 1987- 2007 by Volume ('000s tonnes) - (ref:PFMA/Ipsos (1987-2006)/MIML (2007))
UK Pet Food Market 1987-2007 by Value (£millions) - (ref:PFMA/Ipsos (1987-2006)/MIML (2007))
A review of the cat and dog food market from 1996 to 2006
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2007 Pet food market data
In 2007 the value of the UK pet food market was just over 1.7billion.
Breakdown of 2007 UK Market for Prepared Pet Food (by type)
| 2007 |
Volume (000' tonnes)
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Value (£ million)
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| DOG FOOD |
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| Moist |
310
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301
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| Dry complete |
359
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400
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| Mixers |
47
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28
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| Treats and other |
54
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183
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| CAT FOOD |
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| Moist - single serve |
178
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396
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| Moist - multi serve |
155
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159
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Dry complete
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83
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173
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| SMALL ANIMAL |
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| Rabbit |
53
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37
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| Guinea Pig |
14
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11
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| Rodent |
8
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8
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| TOTAL |
1,263
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1,710
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Based on retail selling prices plus VAT at 17.5% Source: PFMA/MIML
Current trends
There are 7,900 people directly employed in the manufacture of pet food:
5,400 male employees; 2,500 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 £912 million (2007), up 4% from 2006.
The dog food market is broken down as follows:
All wet food £301 million (1% growth on 2006)
Dry complete £400 million (3% growth on 2006)
Mixers £28 million (5% decline on 2006)
Dog treat market £183 million (up 10% from 2006)
Cat Food Market
The prepared cat food market was valued at £742 million (2006), up 3% from 2006.
The cat food market is broken down as follows:
Wet single-serve food - £396 million (10% growth on 2006)
Wet multi-serve food - £159 million (10% decline on 2006)
Dry complete - £173 million (1% growth on 2006)
Cat treat market £14 million (14% growth estimated on 2006)
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 - £37 million (7% growth on 2006)
Guinea pig food market - £11 million (4% growth on 2006)
Rodent food market - £8 million (1% growth on 2006)
Market Trends in 2007
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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