Japan Pet Food Market Size, Share & Forecast 2025-2033

Pet Food Market - Japan

Market Statistics

Base Year: 2024

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Market Size in 2024: USD 6.2 Billion

Market Forecast in 2033: USD 9.6 Billion

Market Growth Rate: 4.5% (2025-2033)

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, "The Japan pet food market size reached USD 6.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 9.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during 2025-2033."

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Japan Pet Food Industry Trends and Drivers:

The Japan pet food market size is benefitting from growing urbanization and changing lifestyles among people in the country, along with increasing rate of pet ownership. Premium pet food products have gained popularity among Japanese pet owners due to the latter treating their pets like family, coupled with increasing awareness regarding health and wellness. This applies especially to younger generations and city-dwellers who are prepared to pay large sums of money to take care of their pets’ health. The aging dog and cat population in Japan has also driven demand for stage-specific products, such as changing to senior pet food containing joint-support supplements or digestive support. In addition, consumers are becoming more aware of pet nutrition and the quality of ingredients, which is driving them to avoid conventional products and to choose organic, natural or grain-free products.

The growing e-commerce industry and convenience for the time constrained pet owners is further driving the market. Online retailers have a larger selection of niche products, often at better prices, and subscription services that send pet food on a regular basis. Furthermore, the impact of social media and pet influencers has increased consumer interest in pet care trends and in the latest products. The COVID-19 pandemic added momentum to the demand as lockdowns prompted even more people to adopt pets, thus broadening the consumer base. To cater to these changing consumer trends, companies have been launching several new products including, functional foods with additional health benefits, tailored nutrition plans for individuals and eco-friendly packaging solutions and more such products are under development and sustainability is a growing concern for the pet food industry in Japan and these are some of the factors driving the dynamic growth of Japan pet food market.

Japan Pet Food Market Segmentation:

The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of the segments, highlighting those with the largest Japan pet food market share. It includes forecasts for the period 2025-2033 and historical data from 2019-2024 for the following segments.

Analysis by Pet Type:

• Dog Food

• Cat Food

• Others

Analysis by Product Type:

• Dry Pet Food

• Wet and Canned Pet Food

• Snacks and Treats

Analysis by Pricing Type:

• Mass products

• Premium products

Analysis by Ingredient Type:

• Animal Derived

• Plant Derived

Analysis by Distribution Type:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

• Specialty Stores

• Online Stores

• Others

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region

• Kinki Region

• Central/ Chubu Region

• Kyushu-Okinawa Region

• Tohoku Region

• Chugoku Region

• Hokkaido Region

• Shikoku Region

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Competitive Landscape:

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Additionally, the report features detailed profiles of all major companies in the Japan pet food industry.

Key Players:

• Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.

• INABA-PETFOOD Co. Ltd.

• Mars Incorporated

• Nestlé

• Unicharm Corporation

• Wellness Pet LLC

• General Mills Inc.

• ADM

• Petline Co. Ltd.

• DoggyMan H. A. Co. Ltd.

Key highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)

• Market Outlook (2025-2033)

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market

• Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• Strategic Recommendations

• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

• Market Drivers and Success Factors

• SWOT Analysis

• Structure of the Market

• Value Chain Analysis

• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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