Colombia Pet Food Market 2025

Colombia’s pet food market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by escalating pet humanization trends that are reshaping both consumer behavior and legal frameworks. The country’s Constitutional Court in 2023 engaged in landmark discussions to reclassify pets from mere property to sentient beings – a legal evolution mirroring societal shifts that position pets as family members. This cultural pivot is amplifying demand for premium nutrition, with consumers prioritizing natural, grain-free formulations rich in protein and fortified with vitamins, even as they seek cost-effective solutions.

Retail channels are aggressively adapting to these consumption shifts. Pet specialty stores and superstores are leveraging omnichannel strategies, combining same-day delivery and in-store pickup options with subscription-based loyalty programs that automate replenishment. These initiatives, often tied to credit card auto-debit systems, address urban consumers’ demand for convenience while locking in recurring revenue for retailers. The market’s premiumization is further evidenced by the proliferation of functional treats and hygiene products, as owners increasingly mirror their own health-conscious purchasing patterns in pet care choices.

Yet affordability remains a critical lever, particularly amid Colombia’s inflationary pressures. Brands are navigating this dichotomy by tiering product lines – offering value-oriented options without compromising core quality claims. As legal recognition of pets’ sentience progresses, expect intensified competition around ethically sourced ingredients, personalized nutrition, and retail tech integration, positioning Colombia as one of Latin America’s most dynamic pet care markets. The sector’s growth will hinge on balancing premium aspirations with economic realities, all while catering to a society that increasingly views pet ownership through a lens of emotional kinship rather than mere utility.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Colombia pet food market, offering detailed data on historical market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside forecasts extending to 2030. It presents an in-depth examination of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key trends shaping the industry across pet type, type, pricing, ingredient and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the Colombia pet food market:
Pet type: cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, others
Type: therapeutic pet foods, non-therapeutic pet foods
Pricing: economy pet food, premium/super premium pet food
Ingredient: acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, others
Distribution channel: discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, others

The pet food market in Colombia is segmented based on pet type, type, pricing, ingredient and distribution channel. By pet type, the market features cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. Type segmentation includes therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. Pricing segments are categorized into economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. The ingredient segmentation covers acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The report highlights leading companies in the pet food market, including The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Solla S.A., Schell & Kampeter Inc. (t/a Diamond Pet Foods Inc.), Productos Vitagrano SA, Productos Alimenticios El Galpon Ltda, Nestle S.A., Mars Incorporated, Italcol S.C.A., INABA PETFOOD Co. Ltd., Empresas Polar C.A., Contegral S.A., COMERCIALIZADORA BOGOTANA S.A.S., Colgate-Palmolive Company, BRF S.A. and ALIMENTOS NUTRION S.A.

This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the pet food sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Colombia Pet Food Market – Pet Type Analysis
Colombia Pet Food Market – Type Analysis
Colombia Pet Food Market – Pricing Analysis
Colombia Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
Colombia Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Solla S.A.
Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (t/a Diamond Pet Foods Inc.)
Productos Vitagrano SA
Productos Alimenticios El Galpon Ltda
Nestle S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Italcol S.C.A.
INABA PETFOOD Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Colombia Pet Food Market 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Colombia Pet Food Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Pet Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Table Colombia Pet Food Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Colombia Pet Food Market by Pricing, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Pricing, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Pricing, 2020-2030
Table Colombia Pet Food Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Ingredient, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Table Colombia Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Colombia Pet Food Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Colombia Pet Food Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Colombia Pet Food Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Colombia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Colombia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Colombia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Colombia Pet Food Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Colombia Pet Food Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Solla S.A.
Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (t/a Diamond Pet Foods Inc.)
Productos Vitagrano SA
Productos Alimenticios El Galpon Ltda
Nestle S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Italcol S.C.A.
INABA PETFOOD Co., Ltd.
Empresas Polar, C.A.
Contegral S.A.
COMERCIALIZADORA BOGOTANA S.A.S.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
BRF S.A.
ALIMENTOS NUTRION S.A.