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

Published:  July 2026 (21st Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (74 pages)

Written Analysis (51 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Demographics Support Premium Pet Food Consumption

Organic and Natural Pet Food Sales

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

Green and Sustainable Practices Improve Profits and Revenues

Weight Management and Senior Varieties Fueled by Healthier Living Trends

Overall Retail Sales of Cat Food

Dry Cat Food:  Convenience and Economical Pricing

Wet Cat Food:  Higher Quality Ingredients

Semi-Moist Cat Food:  Limited Innovation

Cat Treats:  Functional Characteristics

Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food:  Skyrocketing Popularity

Pet Oral Care Product Sales

Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions

Top Pet Food Companies

Producer and Consumer 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 (not included in page count)

Statistical Tables (20 tables):

Total Retail Sales of Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Dry Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Wet Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Semi-Moist Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Cat Treats in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food in the U.S., 2010-2030

Distribution of Cat Food Sales, by Outlet, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Ranking of the Top 25 Pet Food Companies, Based on 2024 Worldwide Sales

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Dry Cat Food, 2025

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Wet Cat Food, 2025

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Semi-Moist Cat Food, 2025

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Cat Treats, 2025

U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Vendors of Refrigerated and Frozen Cat Food, 2025

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2010-2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, by Type, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Food, 2010-2030

Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Food, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Graphs (3 graphs):

Total Retail Sales of Cat Food in the U.S., 2020-2030

Distribution of Retail Sales of Cat Food, by Type, 2025

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Cat Food, 2020-2030