Ireland Pet Food Market 2025

Projected incremental growth in the Ireland pet food market is set at USD 77.7 million, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 3.2% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. In Ireland, the pet food market is primarily driven by the increasing trend of premiumization, as pet owners seek high-quality, natural, and organic pet food products that reflect their own dietary preferences. This shift towards more specialized and health-focused options is fueled by growing awareness of pet nutrition and wellness. Additionally, the rising humanization of pets is prompting consumers to invest in gourmet and tailored pet food solutions, aligning with their desire to provide pets with the best possible care. This trend is supported by a broader commitment to responsible pet ownership and the demand for products that offer both health benefits and ethical considerations.

This report offers a detailed examination of the Ireland pet food market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of pet type, type, pricing, ingredient and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The Ireland pet food market is categorized into the following segments:
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: convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, others

In Ireland, the pet food market is segmented by pet type, type, pricing, ingredient and distribution channel. By pet type, it includes cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. Type segments encompass therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. Pricing segments encompass economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. The ingredient segmentation includes acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The pet food market remains highly competitive, with major players including Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Unicharm Corporation, Supreme Petfoods Ltd, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Nestle S.A., MPM Products Ltd., MATINA GmbH, Mars Incorporated, Johnson’s Veterinary Products Ltd, John Mackle (Moy) Ltd., Irish Dog Foods Limited, Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd. and Alphapet Ventures GmbH.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the pet food sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Ireland Pet Food Market – Pet Type Analysis
Ireland Pet Food Market – Type Analysis
Ireland Pet Food Market – Pricing Analysis
Ireland Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
Ireland Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Unicharm Corporation
Supreme Petfoods Ltd
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
Nestle S.A.
MPM Products Ltd.
MATINA GmbH
Mars, Incorporated
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Unicharm Corporation
Supreme Petfoods Ltd
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
Nestle S.A.
MPM Products Ltd.
MATINA GmbH
Mars, Incorporated
Johnson’s Veterinary Products Ltd
John Mackle (Moy) Ltd.
Irish Dog Foods Limited
Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd.
Alphapet Ventures GmbH