Market Forecast By Type (Dry Food, Wet Food, Snacks/Treats), By Animal (Dog, Cat, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC383884 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
The Colombia Pet Food Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 9.15% in 2027, following an initial rate of 8.34%, before easing to 8.28% at the end of the period.
The Colombia Pet Food market report thoroughly covers the market by type and by animal. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Colombia pet food market is growing driven by rising urbanization and increasing middle class population. This factor has resulted in more people to adopt pets, particularly dogs and cats, as vital family members. The market has witnessed a rising trend of pet humanization. Pet owners are becoming more conscious of the nutritional needs and preferences of their pets, resulting in a demand for premium and organic pet food products in the country.
According to 6Wresearch, the Colombia Pet Food market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2025-2031. The growth is principally compelled by rising awareness among pet owners regarding proper nutrition for their animals. Moreover, pet humanization in the country is playing a crucial role, as pet owners increasingly treat their pets like family members, leading to a higher demand for premium, nutritious, and specialized pet food. Moreover, rising disposable incomes of consumers as well as changing lifestyle of consumers will further dive the market growth over the years to come. Further, rising social media trends and validations by celebrities have also driven the demand for premium pet food brands in Colombia. However, there are also some challenges faced by this market, such as the high initial and maintenance costs of pet food products, the competition from alternative products, and the cultural and religious barriers to dog ownership, which may limit the market potential.
Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Hill's Pet Nutrition and General Mills are few of the principal companies operating in the Colombia Pet Food market. Additionally, players are investing heavily in promoting the benefits of branded pet food over traditional home-cooked meals for pets. This has aided in changing the perception of consumers towards packaged pet food, which was once considered a luxury item. Additionally, some of these players hold substantial Colombia Pet Food market share. Moreover, both domestic manufacturers and worldwide brands are adopting advanced promotional strategies to enhance their market share.
The pet food market in Colombia is administered by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The companies are required to be registered with NAFDAC to operate in pet food market in the country. Moreover, Pet Food Market is growing supported by rising government’s regulation and policies. Further, the regulatory bodies ensure that pet food products meet stringent safety and quality standards. Further, these initiatives have further boosted the Colombia Pet Food market revenues. Moreover, the government also mandates proper registration process and complete details of the manufacturers to maintain transparency for selling animal food products in the country.
The Pet Food Market in Colombia is probable to witness extensive growth over the years. The market has registered growing consumer preference for organic pet food products, driven by increased awareness of pet health and nutrition. The market growth is also driven by rising pet ownership rates as well as changing attitudes of owners towards pets. Further, the players are constantly concentrating to expand their marketing strategies as well as distribution networks to enhance their market reach. The market has also witnessed explosion of online distribution mediums and rising social media trends which will encourage the use of premium quality pet food products in the market.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the dry pet food category is projected to grow over the coming years. Dry pet food market is projected to see remarkable growth in the coming years due to its convenience, longer shelf life, and cost-effectiveness. Dry pet food options are also easy to store, making them a preferred choice for many pet owners.
The dog’s category holds major chunk of the revenues in the overall pet food market in the country. The growth is supported by increasing pet ownership rates and the growing demand for premium and specialized products.
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