Cat Food in China

June 2026
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cat Food industry in China with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Cat Food industry in China, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Cat Food in China report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Cat Food in China?
  • Which are the leading brands in Cat Food in China?
  • How are products distributed in Cat Food in China?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
  • How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Cat Food in China - Category analysis

Key Data Insights

Steady Retail Growth Reflects Expanding Cat Ownership and Evolving Feeding Habits
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Cat Food
Steady Retail Growth Reflects Expanding Cat Ownership and Evolving Feeding Habits
Dry Cat Food Leads Volumes, but Wet Cat Food Gains Momentum with Hydration Benefits
Chart 2 Care Launches New Mixers with Functional, Human-Grade Ingredients
Royal Canin and Honestbite Drive Health and Premiumisation Trends with Tailored Innovations
Chart 3 In 2026, Royal Canin Launches Comprehensive Dry and Wet Food for Senior Cats
Chart 4 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 5 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 6 Value Sales by Category 2026
Dry Cat Food to Remain Dominant While Wet Cat Food Will See the Fastest Growth
Leading Companies Adopt Advanced Processing and Regulatory Compliance to Drive Quality
Chart 7 What's Next? for Cat Food
Rising Consumer Confidence and Education to Reshape Purchasing and Supply Chain Dynamics
Chart 8 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 9 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Leading Players Strengthen Positions through Strategic Portfolios and Consumer Trust
Chart 10 Company Shares 2025
Chart 11 Brand Shares 2025
Retail E-Commerce Captures the Majority of Value Share and Maintains Growth
Offline Retailers Face Declining Shares Amid Channel Shifts, While Veterinary Clinics Remains Significant
Chart 12 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Regulatory Developments and Technological Advances Drive Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Address Nutrition and Safety Concerns
Chart 13 HONESTBITE Expands its Portfolio with Complete Baked Food Line in the Premium Segment
Business Impact of Product Innovation in Cat Food
Chart 14 Economic Context for Cat Food
Chart 15 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 16 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 17 Consumer Context for Cat Food
Chart 18 Population 2021-2031
Chart 19 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Chart 20 Population by Generation 2026

Pet Care in China - Industry Overview

Steady Growth Driven by Rising Pet Ownership and Evolving Consumer Attitudes

Key Data Insights

Chart 21 Key Industry Trends for Pet Care
Steady Growth Driven by Rising Pet Ownership and Evolving Consumer Attitudes
Cat Food Leads Volume Growth While Pet Products Drives Value Expansion
Royal Canin Leads Pet Wellness Innovation
Chart 22 Royal Canin Dry and Wet Food for Senior Cats
Premium and Ai-Integrated Pet Care Products Increasingly Important
Chart 23 HONESTBITE Expands its Portfolio with Complete premium Baked Food Line
Chart 24 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 25 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 26 Value Sales by Category 2026
Chart 27 Pet Populations 2021-2026
Rising Incomes and Targeted Nutrition to Drive Steady Expansion
Leading Brands Will Adopt Science and Ai to Personalise and Prove Health Benefits
Chart 28 What's Next? for Pet Care
Regulatory Tightening and R&D Focus Will Accelerate Premiumisation and Consolidation
Chart 29 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 30 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Gambol Pet Group and Royal Canin Shape Premiumisation with Innovation and Value
Rosy Fresh and Baked Food Innovations Accelerate Diversification and Supply Chain Control
Chart 31 Company Shares 2025
Chart 32 Brand Shares 2025
Retail E-Commerce Leads Distribution with Rapid Digital Channel Innovation
Chart 33 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Health and Wellness Driving Functional Nutrition
Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Care Ecosystems
Chart 34 Petkit Introduces the World’s First Fully Automatic AI Wet Food Feeder
Accessible Premiumisation and Advanced Manufacturing
Chart 35 Economic Context for Pet Care
Chart 36 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 37 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 38 Consumer Context for Pet Care
Chart 39 Population 2021-2031
Chart 40 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Chart 41 Population by Generation 2026

Country Reports Disclaimer

The following categories and subcategories are included:

Cat Food

  • Cat Treats and Mixers
    • Economy Dry Cat Food
    • Mid-Priced Dry Cat Food
      • Premium Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
      • Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
    • Economy Wet Cat Food
    • Mid-Priced Wet Cat Food
      • Premium Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
      • Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Cat Food

Cat Food

This is the aggregation of wet and dry cat food.

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