In their latest report, the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) estimated the number of dogs in cats in Europe in 2017. FEDIAF estimated that at least 80 million European households include at least one pet animal. In the European Union countries, 26 percent of households owned dogs, compared to 24 percent in Europe as a whole.
In 2017, FEDIA estimated that annual sales of pet food in Europe reached a turnover of EUR20.5 billion and a volume of 8.5 million tons. The pet food industry grew 2 percent per year over the last three years. In addition, the federation counted 132 companies producing pet food in Europe in 2017, which operated 200 production facilities.
The top countries for dog ownership were:
- Russia – 16,400,000 dogs
- Germany – 9,200,000 dogs
- United Kingdom – 8,650,000 dogs
- Poland – 7,550,000 dogs
- France – 7,400,000 dogs
- Italy – 6,970,000 dogs
- Spain – 6,270,000 dogs
- Romania – 4,130,000 dogs
- Czech Republic – 2,150,000 dogs
- Portugal – 2,050,000 dogs
Total cat population by European country in 2017
- Russia – 22,500,000 cats
- Germany – 13,700,000 cats
- France – 13,500,000 cats
- United Kingdom – 7,900,000 cats
- Italy – 7,480,000 cats
- Poland – 6,100,000 cats
- Romania – 4,300,000 cats
- Spain – 3,145,000 cats
- Netherlands – 2,620,000 cats
- Hungary – 2,280,000 cats
Learn more about the European and global pet food markets on June 13, 2019 in Cologne, Germany during Petfood Forum Europe 2019, as part of VICTAM International 2019. This one-day conference will feature the latest trends, research and innovation on the international pet food market. Additionally, Petfood Forum Europe provides an opportunity for pet food professionals from around the world to network, exchange ideas and do business with leading industry suppliers.
Registration for Petfood Forum Europe 2019 is now open.
