The Saudi Arabia dog food market size reached US$ 28.2 Million in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 40.7 Million by 2027, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Dog food is specially formulated for dogs and other related canines and usually contains meat, corn, wheat, rice, vegetable oil, animal fat, bone meal, etc. Due to unfavourable climatic conditions, owning a dog was not feasible in Saudi Arabia. However, the trend of dog ownership has gained momentum over the years, supported by rising standards of living and increasing disposable incomes. Moreover, the owners treat their dogs like a member of the family and are willing to provide the best amenities for them. These factors have created a huge demand for dog food in Saudi Arabia.

The demand for premium dog food products with better nutrient content and palatability is increasing among the pet owners, thereby stimulating the market growth in the region. Further, in line with the changing needs of the consumers, the manufacturers are introducing product variants with innovative flavours. Apart from this, the dog owners are shifting towards online shopping as it negates geographical limitations and provides convenience. As a result of this, online retailing is rapidly emerging as one of the most preferred distribution channels in Saudi Arabia. In addition, various dog food companies have started focusing on attractive packaging as it plays an important role in creating a positive brand image and expanding the consumer-base.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Saudi Arabia dog food market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, ingredient and distribution channel.

Breakup by Product Tye:

Dry Food
Wet and Canned Food
Snacks and Treats

Based on product type, the market has been segmented as dry food, wet and canned food, and snacks and treats. Currently, dry food dominates the market, holding the largest share.

Breakup by Ingredients:

Animal Derivates
Plant Derivates
Cereals Derivative
Others

On the basis of ingredients, animal derivatives represent the largest segment.

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

Convenience Stores
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Online Stores
Others

The market has also been segregated on the basis of distribution channel into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores and online stores. Amongst these, convenience stores hold the largest market share.

Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the Saudi Arabia dog food market has also been examined with some of the key players being Mars Petcare, Nestle, Hills and Del.

This report provides a deep insight into the Saudi Arabia dog food market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the dog food market in any manner.

Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. What was the size of the Saudi Arabia dog food market in 2021?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the Saudi Arabia dog food market during 2022-2027?
3. What are the key factors driving the Saudi Arabia dog food market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Saudi Arabia dog food market?
5. What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia dog food market based on the product type?
6. What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia dog food market based on ingredients?
7. What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia dog food market based on the distribution channel?
8. Who are the key players/companies in the Saudi Arabia dog food market?