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

Published:  July 2026 (21st Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (76 pages)

Written Analysis (52 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 Dog Food

Dry Dog Food:  Convenience and Economical Pricing

Wet Dog Food:  Higher Quality Ingredients

Soft-Dry and Semi-Moist Dog Food:  Limited Innovation

Dog Treats:  Functional Characteristics

Refrigerated and Frozen Dog Food:  Skyrocketing Popularity

Pet Oral Care Product Sales

Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions

Top Pet Food Companies

Producer and Consumer Price Trends

Dog Population

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners

Leading Dog Breeds

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 (21 tables):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Distribution of Dog 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 Dog Food, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners, 2025 and 2030

Ranking of the Top 30 Dog Breeds in the U.S., 2024 and 2025

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

Graphs (3 graphs):

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

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

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