State of the Industry: Cat Food in the U.S.

Published:  June 2025 (20th Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:

Written Analysis (50 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Demographics Favor Premium Pet Food Consumption

Organic and Natural Pet Food Sales

Grain-Free and Plant-Based Formulations Impacted by Health Concerns

Greener and Sustainable Practices Can Increase Profits and Sales

Weight Management and Senior Varieties Fueled by Obesity and Aging Trends

Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food Market Size and Trends

Overall Retail Sales

Dry Cat Food Benefits From Economical Pricing

Wet Cat Food Trending Toward Higher Quality Ingredients

Semi-Moist Cat Food Lacking Innovation

Cat Treat Sales Skyrocketing Due to Health and Functional Trends

Pet Oral Care Product Sales

Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions

Top Pet Food Companies

Producer Price Trends

Cat Population

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners

Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Pet Food

Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Pet Food Companies

Sources and Methodology

Statistical Tables (17 tables):

Total Retail Sales of Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2029

Retail Sales of Dry Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2029

Retail Sales of Wet Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2029

Retail Sales of Semi-Moist Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2029

Retail Sales of Cat Treats in the U.S., 2010-2029

Retail Sales of Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2029

Distribution of Cat Food Sales, by Outlet, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029

Ranking of the Top 25 Pet Food Companies, Based on 2023 Worldwide Sales

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Dry Cat Food, 2023-2024

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Wet Cat Food, 2023-2024

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Cat Treats and Beverages, 2022-2023

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2010-2029

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, by Type, 2010-2029

Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2029

Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2024

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2024 and 2029

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Food, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2024 and 2029

Graphs (3 graphs):

Total Retail Sales of Cat Food in the U.S., 2019-2029

Distribution of Retail Sales of Cat Food, by Type, 2024

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2019-2029