China Cat Food Market Report: Trends, Growth and Forecast (2025-2030)
By Product (Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat 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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China Cat Food Market Statistics and Insights, 2025
- Market Size Statistics
- Cat Food in China is estimated at $ 4.54 Billion.
- The market size is expected to grow to $ 5.67 Billion by 2030.
- Market to register a CAGR of around 3.77% during 2025-30.
- Product Shares
- Dry Cat Food grabbed market share of 70%.
- Dry Cat Food to witness a volume CAGR of around 4.07%.
- Competition
- More than 20 companies are actively engaged in producing Cat Food in China.
- Top 5 companies acquired 20% of the market share.
- NetEase Inc, Yantai China Pet Foods Co Ltd, Rongxi Pet Food Co Ltd, Royal Canin China Co Ltd, Gambol Pet Group Co Ltd etc., are few of the top companies.
- Sales Channel
- Retail Channels grabbed 90% of the market.
China Cat Food Market Outlook
China's market for cat food is slated to have stable growth from 2025 to 2030 as dry cat food remains dominant in terms of value. While the growth in the number of cats is expected to decelerate, increasing demand for health-oriented and high-quality products will drive market growth. Consumers are increasingly upgrading to innovative products that help deal with particular health concerns like obesity and digestive issues. High-end products, particularly domestic brands such as Legend Sandy and Fregate, are gaining popularity because of their rich meat content and reasonable prices compared to imported varieties.
Retail internet-commerce will continue to be the dominant channel for distribution, helped by convenience and the increasing number of urban cat-owning households. While its portion might decline slightly owing to previously high penetration, channels such as Tmall will remain dominant, while Douyin is quickly becoming popular via live-streaming and deep discounting. Pet stores, supercenters, and veterinary hospitals, however, will increase their portion by providing expert counsel, in contrast to the fading relevance of grocery stores.
Meat diversification trend is expected to persist, with manufacturers presenting formulas containing rabbit, turkey, and white-feather chicken meat. Consumers are focusing more on fresh meat content and the place of origin of the ingredient, which is increasing the popularity of locally produced superior products. Labels such as "natural," "organic," and "high-quality" are likely to gain popularity, contributing further to value growth.
In total, market growth will be driven by younger pet owners, increased emotional attachment to pets, and a greater willingness to spend on cat welfare. The transition from stockpiling during large sales events to year-round buying will also smooth sales throughout the year.
China Cat Food Market Growth Driver
The increasing adoption of pet humanisation and heightened demand for premium products are the primary drivers of cat food sales in China in 2025–2030. While growth in cat ownership will decelerate because of ongoing economic uncertainty, young consumers and high-end city dwellers remain increasingly inclined to adopt cats for emotional companionship. This movement in pet owner demographics is propelling consistent demand for all cat food categories, with expansion anticipated both in retail volume and constant value terms.
Sales are being boosted further by greater dependence on convenience food and a widespread move towards mid-range and premium products. A survey finds that Chinese cat owners are becoming more discerning, demanding cat food with natural, high-quality, and organic ingredients. These health-oriented preferences will underpin value growth, as consumers value those products that contribute to the overall health of their cats.
China Cat Food Market Trend
The usage trend of varied meat ingredients in cat food is anticipated to rise continuously during the forecast period. Customers are demonstrating a greater desire for cat food with a high content of fresh meat and transparency about the origin of its ingredients. This changing demand is compelling companies to concentrate more on premium products with improved meat quality.
In turn, domestic brands are enriching their product portfolios to address these needs. For example, Fregate launched its Fresh Meat series, which has a minimum of 80% fresh meat from white-feather chicken. Likewise, Legend Sandy is launching turkey-based cat food, which is high in protein and hypoallergenic, and can be consumed by cats regardless of their age. Based on a survey, this trend will influence product innovation and positioning in the foreseeable future.
| Report Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Forecast | 2025-30 |
| USD Value 2024 | $ 4.54 Billion |
| USD Value 2030 | $ 5.67 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 3.77% |
| Largest Category | Dry Cat Food segment leads with 70% market share |
| Top Drivers | Rising Pet Humanisation and Premiumisation Trends Fuel Market Expansion |
| Top Trends | Rising Preference for High-Quality and Diverse Meat Sources |
| Key Players | NetEase Inc, Yantai China Pet Foods Co Ltd, Rongxi Pet Food Co Ltd, Royal Canin China Co Ltd, Gambol Pet Group Co Ltd, Nestlé (China) Ltd, Champion Petfoods LP, Xuzhou Suchong Pet Product Co Ltd, Mars Foods (China) Co Ltd, Nature's Variety Inc and Others. |
China Cat Food Market Segmentation Analysis
The largest market segment under the sales channel is retail e-commerce, which will continue to lead in terms of value from 2025 to 2030 in China's cat food market. Urban consumers are mostly inclined towards the convenience of shopping at home and doorstep delivery. Increased household penetration of cat owners in urban areas also favors this trend. Yet since the internet channel is already highly penetrated, its percentage is merely anticipated to decline slightly in 2025, based on a survey.
At the same time, veterinary clinics are forecast to experience robust sales and share growth. In contrast with dog food, pet shops and superstores will register the biggest share gain in cat food, fueled by the provision of in-store guidance. Alternatively, grocery retailers are gradually losing value share and will probably continue to fall, as they are not able to compete on price or professional advice.
Top Companies in China Cat Food Market
The top companies operating in the market include NetEase Inc, Yantai China Pet Foods Co Ltd, Rongxi Pet Food Co Ltd, Royal Canin China Co Ltd, Gambol Pet Group Co Ltd, Nestlé (China) Ltd, Champion Petfoods LP, Xuzhou Suchong Pet Product Co Ltd, Mars Foods (China) Co Ltd, Nature's Variety Inc, etc., are the top players operating in the China Cat Food Market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Report
1. Market Segmentation
1.1. Research Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.3. Definitions and Assumptions
2. Executive Summary
3. China Cat Food Market Policies, Regulations, and Standards
4. China Cat Food Market Dynamics
4.1. Growth Factors
4.2. Challenges
4.3. Trends
4.4. Opportunities
5. China 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 Cat Food- Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
5.2.1.2. Dry Cat 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. China 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. China 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. China 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.Royal Canin China Co Ltd
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.Gambol Pet Group Co Ltd
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.Nestlé (China) Ltd
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.Champion Petfoods LP
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.Xuzhou Suchong Pet Product Co Ltd
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.NetEase Inc
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.Yantai China Pet Foods Co Ltd
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.Rongxi Pet Food Co Ltd
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.Mars Foods (China) Co Ltd
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. Nature's Variety Inc
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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