Argentina Cat Food Market Report: Trends, Growth and Forecast (2025-2030)
By Product (Wet Food, Dry Food, Treats and Mixers), By Nature (Organic, Conventional), By Ingredient (Animal Derivatives, Plant Derivatives), By Pricing (Economy, Mid-Priced, Premium), By Pet Type (Kitten/Pup, Adult, Senior), By Packaging (Pouches, Bags, Folding cartons, Tubs & Cups, Can, Bottles & jars), By Sales Channel (Retail Channels, Non-Retail channels)
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Argentina Cat Food Market Statistics and Insights, 2025
- Market Size Statistics
- Cat Food in Argentina is estimated at $ 355 Million.
- The market size is expected to grow to $ 805 Million by 2030.
- Market to register a CAGR of around 14.62% during 2025-30.
- Product Shares
- Dry Cat Food grabbed market share of 90%.
- Dry Cat Food to witness a volume CAGR of around 4.45%.
- Competition
- More than 15 companies are actively engaged in producing Cat Food in Argentina.
- Top 5 companies acquired 70% of the market share.
- Alican SA, Petfood Saladillo SA, Agroindustrias Baires SA, Nestlé Argentina SA, Mars Southern Cone Alimentos Ltda etc., are few of the top companies.
- Sales Channel
- Retail Channels grabbed 80% of the market.
Argentina Cat Food Market Outlook
Between 2025 and 2030, the Argentina cat food market is projected to grow steadily in terms of volume, recovering from the drop witnessed in 2024. This is going to be underpinned by a growing cat population that continues to increase faster than the population of other pets. While consumers' purchasing ability is growing, there is expected to be greater demand for better-quality cat food, although the largest category by volume, economy dry food, will continue to dominate in terms of price. The turnaround in consumer behaviour, supplemented by stabilising prices, should, however, underpin improved performance in the years ahead.
Although dry food is still pre-eminent, the brightest growth will be in wet cat food and mixers and treats. These segments have low penetration and are experiencing increased innovation and brand presence. Mars and Molino Chacabuco have already launched new products in these categories and are addressing particular nutritional and health requirements. With an increasingly number of people regarding their pets as family, there will be growing interest in premium and functional products.
Distribution patterns are also changing. Forrajerías (specialty independent pet stores) continue to be important channels, particularly for local and value brands. Modern grocery stores, such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, will see some market share return as customers revert to one-stop shopping with enhanced economic conditions. Premium brands, however, will increasingly gain success at veterinary clinics and specialty pet shops.
E-commerce will register robust growth, especially in cities, spurred by young consumers and the ease of shopping online. Yet, high delivery charges and commissions on platforms such as Mercado Libre might restrict expansion in far-flung locations. Nevertheless, the long-term trend is upbeat as demand and product options continue to increase.
Argentina Cat Food Market Growth Driver
Growth in the population of cats is likely to be a major factor in industry growth during 2025-2030. With more and more households keeping cats, the demand for cat food is set to grow steadily. With a survey indicating, humanisation of pets is also increasingly catching on, with most customers now regarding their cats as family members. This personal connection is leading owners to spend increasingly on their pets' nutrition and lifestyle.
Meanwhile, the increasing number of single-person households will continue to drive the market. Individuals living alone or staying away from home for extended hours tend to prefer cats since they are regarded as low-maintenance pets. This household realignment is likely to create steady demand for economical and convenient cat foods nationwide.
Argentina Cat Food Market Trend
The rising demand for wet food and treats. In the future, the majority of new product launches and brand entrants will be in these categories, and not dry cat food. For example, Mars has launched a new line of cat snacks under its Whiskas brand name in beef, chicken, and salmon flavors. These are advertised as being vitamin and mineral dense, with fewer than three calories per.
Meanwhile, functional nutrition is also becoming popular in the dry food segment. Molino Chacabuco introduced a medicated dry cat food from its Raza brand in September 2024. The product is aimed at spayed or neutered cats and provides assistance for weight management, immune health, and urinary health. Based on a survey, such innovation reflects a trend towards more specialized and health-focussed cat food products.
| Report Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Forecast | 2025-30 |
| USD Value 2024 | $ 355 Million |
| USD Value 2030 | $ 805 Million |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 14.62% |
| Largest Category | Dry Cat Food segment leads with 90% market share |
| Top Drivers | Rising Cat Ownership and Evolving Lifestyles to Fuel Demand |
| Top Trends | Rising Focus on Wet Food and Functional Nutrition for Cats |
| Key Players | Alican SA, Petfood Saladillo SA, Agroindustrias Baires SA, Nestlé Argentina SA, Mars Southern Cone Alimentos Ltda, Vitalcan SA, Royal Canin Argentina SA, Molino Chacabuco SA, Metrive SA, Grupo Pilar SA and Others. |
Argentina Cat Food Market Segmentation Analysis
Retail channels is the largest market share segment under the sales channel within Argentina's cat food market, and it is headed by non-grocery retailers. Among these, forrajerías, which are other non-grocery specialist retailers, are dominant. Forrajerías are independent, small shops that mostly retail lower-cost, local cat food brands, often in bulk. This prominence is because smaller brands have restricted access to shelf space in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and vet clinics. High-end cat food brands, however, are largely marketed via pet shops and veterinary clinics, which serve upper-income customers.
Other non-grocery retailers in 2024 recorded the strongest value growth as price-conscious consumers shifted to cheaper alternatives. Growth is, however, likely to ease in 2025 due to stabilising prices and rising disposable incomes. Modern grocery retailers such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, although recording a narrow brand range and losing market share in 2024, are likely to regain some ground as consumers come back for convenience of one-stop shopping.
Top Companies in Argentina Cat Food Market
The top companies operating in the market include Alican SA, Petfood Saladillo SA, Agroindustrias Baires SA, Nestlé Argentina SA, Mars Southern Cone Alimentos Ltda, Vitalcan SA, Royal Canin Argentina SA, Molino Chacabuco SA, Metrive SA, Grupo Pilar SA, etc., are the top players operating in the Argentina Cat Food Market.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Market Segmentation
1.1. Research Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.3. Definitions and Assumptions
2. Executive Summary
3. Argentina Cat Food Market Policies, Regulations, and Standards
4. Argentina Cat Food Market Dynamics
4.1. Growth Factors
4.2. Challenges
4.3. Trends
4.4. Opportunities
5. Argentina Cat Food Market Statistics, 2020-2030F
5.1. Market Size & Growth Outlook
5.1.1.By Revenues in US$ Million
5.1.2.By Quantity Sold in Kilo Tons
5.2. Market Segmentation & Growth Outlook
5.2.1.By Product
5.2.1.1. Wet Food- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.1.2. Dry Food- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.1.3. Treats and Mixers- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.2.By Nature
5.2.2.1. Organic- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.2.2. Conventional- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.3.By Ingredient
5.2.3.1. Animal Derivatives- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.3.2. Plant Derivatives- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.4.By Pricing
5.2.4.1. Economy- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.4.2. Mid-Priced- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.4.3. Premium- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.5.By Pet Type
5.2.5.1. Kitten/Pup- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.5.2. Adult- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.5.3. Senior- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.6.By Packaging
5.2.6.1. Pouches- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.6.2. Bags- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.6.3. Folding cartons- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.6.4. Tubs & Cups- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.6.5. Can- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.6.6. Bottles & jars- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.7.By Sales Channel
5.2.7.1. Retail Channels- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.7.1.1. Retail Offline- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.7.1.2. Retail Online- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.7.2. Non-Retail channels- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.7.2.1. Veterinary clinics- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.8.By Competitors
5.2.8.1. Competition Characteristics
5.2.8.2. Market Share & Analysis
6. Argentina Wet Cat Food Market Statistics, 2020-2030F
6.1. Market Size & Growth Outlook
6.1.1.By Revenues in US$ Million
6.1.2.By Quantity Sold in Kilo Tons
6.2. Market Segmentation & Growth Outlook
6.2.1.By Nature- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
6.2.2.By Ingredient- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
6.2.3.By Pricing- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
6.2.4.By Pet Type- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
6.2.5.By Packaging- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
6.2.6.By Distribution Channel- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
7. Argentina Dry Cat Food Market Statistics, 2020-2030F
7.1. Market Size & Growth Outlook
7.1.1.By Revenues in US$ Million
7.1.2.By Quantity Sold in Kilo Tons
7.2. Market Segmentation & Growth Outlook
7.2.1.By Nature- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
7.2.2.By Ingredient- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
7.2.3.By Pricing- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
7.2.4.By Pet Type- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
7.2.5.By Packaging- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
7.2.6.By Distribution Channel- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
8. Argentina Treat and Mixer Cat Food Market Statistics, 2020-2030F
8.1. Market Size & Growth Outlook
8.1.1.By Revenues in US$ Million
8.1.2.By Quantity Sold in Kilo Tons
8.2. Market Segmentation & Growth Outlook
8.2.1.By Nature- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
8.2.2.By Ingredient- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
8.2.3.By Pricing- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
8.2.4.By Pet Type- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
8.2.5.By Packaging- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
8.2.6.By Distribution Channel- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
9. Competitive Outlook
9.1. Company Profiles
9.1.1.Nestlé Argentina SA
9.1.1.1. Business Description
9.1.1.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.1.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.1.4. Recent Developments
9.1.1.5. Financial Details
9.1.1.6. Others
9.1.2.Mars Southern Cone Alimentos Ltda
9.1.2.1. Business Description
9.1.2.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.2.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.2.4. Recent Developments
9.1.2.5. Financial Details
9.1.2.6. Others
9.1.3.Vitalcan SA
9.1.3.1. Business Description
9.1.3.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.3.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.3.4. Recent Developments
9.1.3.5. Financial Details
9.1.3.6. Others
9.1.4.Royal Canin Argentina SA
9.1.4.1. Business Description
9.1.4.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.4.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.4.4. Recent Developments
9.1.4.5. Financial Details
9.1.4.6. Others
9.1.5.Molino Chacabuco SA
9.1.5.1. Business Description
9.1.5.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.5.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.5.4. Recent Developments
9.1.5.5. Financial Details
9.1.5.6. Others
9.1.6.Alican SA
9.1.6.1. Business Description
9.1.6.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.6.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.6.4. Recent Developments
9.1.6.5. Financial Details
9.1.6.6. Others
9.1.7.Petfood Saladillo SA
9.1.7.1. Business Description
9.1.7.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.7.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.7.4. Recent Developments
9.1.7.5. Financial Details
9.1.7.6. Others
9.1.8.Agroindustrias Baires SA
9.1.8.1. Business Description
9.1.8.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.8.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.8.4. Recent Developments
9.1.8.5. Financial Details
9.1.8.6. Others
9.1.9.Metrive SA
9.1.9.1. Business Description
9.1.9.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.9.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.9.4. Recent Developments
9.1.9.5. Financial Details
9.1.9.6. Others
9.1.10. Grupo Pilar SA
9.1.10.1. Business Description
9.1.10.2. Product Portfolio
9.1.10.3. Collaborations & Alliances
9.1.10.4. Recent Developments
9.1.10.5. Financial Details
9.1.10.6. Others
10. Disclaimer
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Research Methodology
This study followed a structured approach comprising four key phases to assess the size and scope of the electro-oxidation market. The process began with thorough secondary research to collect data on the target market, related markets, and broader industry context. These findings, along with preliminary assumptions and estimates, were then validated through extensive primary research involving industry experts from across the value chain. To calculate the overall market size, both top-down and bottom-up methodologies were employed. Finally, market segmentation and data triangulation techniques were applied to refine and validate segment-level estimations.
Secondary Research
The secondary research phase involved gathering data from a wide range of credible and published sources. This step helped in identifying industry trends, defining market segmentation, and understanding the market landscape and value chain.
Sources consulted during this phase included:
- Company annual reports, investor presentations, and press releases
- Industry white papers and certified publications
- Trade directories and market-recognized databases
- Articles from authoritative authors and reputable journals
- Gold and silver standard websites
Secondary research was critical in mapping out the industry's value chain and monetary flow, identifying key market segments, understanding regional variations, and tracking significant industry developments.
Other key sources:
- Financial disclosures
- Industry associations and trade bodies
- News outlets and business magazines
- Academic journals and research studies
- Paid industry databases
Primary Research
To validate secondary data and gain deeper market insights, primary research was conducted with key stakeholders across both the supply and demand sides of the market.
On the demand side, participants included decision-makers and influencers from end-user industries—such as CIOs, CTOs, and CSOs—who provided first-hand perspectives on market needs, product usage, and future expectations.
On the supply side, interviews were conducted with manufacturers, industry associations, and institutional participants to gather insights into current offerings, product pipelines, and market challenges.
Primary interviews provided critical inputs such as:
- Market size and revenue data
- Product and service breakdowns
- Market forecasts
- Regional and application-specific trends
Stakeholders consulted included:
- Leading OEM and solution providers
- Channel and distribution partners
- End users across various applications
- Independent consultants and industry specialists
Market Size Estimation and Data Triangulation
- Identifying Key Market Participants (Secondary Research)
- Goal: To identify the major players or companies in the target market. This typically involves using publicly available data sources such as industry reports, market research publications, and financial statements of companies.
- Tools: Reports from firms like Gartner, Forrester, Euromonitor, Statista, IBISWorld, and others. Public financial statements, news articles, and press releases from top market players.
- Extracting Earnings of Key Market Participants
- Goal: To estimate the earnings generated from the product or service being analyzed. This step helps in understanding the revenue potential of each market player in a specific geography.
- Methods: Earnings data can be gathered from:
- Publicly available financial reports (for listed companies).
- Interviews and primary data sources from professionals, such as Directors, VPs, SVPs, etc. This is especially useful for understanding more nuanced, internal data that isn't publicly disclosed.
- Annual reports and investor presentations of key players.
- Data Collation and Development of a Relevant Data Model
- Goal: To collate inputs from both primary and secondary sources into a structured, data-driven model for market estimation. This model will incorporate key market KPIs and any independent variables relevant to the market.
- Key KPIs: These could include:
- Market size, growth rate, and demand drivers.
- Industry-specific metrics like market share, average revenue per customer (ARPC), or average deal size.
- External variables, such as economic growth rates, inflation rates, or commodity prices, that could affect the market.
- Data Modeling: Based on this data, the market forecasts are developed for the next 5 years. A combination of trend analysis, scenario modeling, and statistical regression might be used to generate projections.
- Scenario Analysis
- Goal: To test different assumptions and validate how sensitive the market is to changes in key variables (e.g., market demand, regulatory changes, technological disruptions).
- Types of Scenarios:
- Base Case: Based on current assumptions and historical data.
- Best-Case Scenario: Assuming favorable market conditions, regulatory environments, and technological advancements.
- Worst-Case Scenario: Accounting for adverse factors, such as economic downturns, stricter regulations, or unexpected disruptions.
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