Market Overview:
The global kitten cat food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for premium and organic kitten cat food products, rising awareness about pet health and nutrition, and growing trend of adopting kittens as pets. In terms of type, the dry food segment is expected to dominate the global kitten cat food market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its high nutritional value as well as convenience in terms of storage and handling. In terms of application, supermarkets/hypermarkets are expected to account for a major share of the global kitten cat food market during the forecast period owing to their large customer base across all regions.
Product Definition:
Kitten cat food is a type of cat food that is specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of kittens. Kitten cat food typically contains more protein and fat than adult cat food, as well as other nutrients that are essential for growth and development. It is important to feed kittens kitten cat food because their nutritional needs are different from those of adult cats. Feeding them regular adult cat food can lead to health problems such as weight gain or malnutrition.
Dry Food:
Dry food is a type of cat food that contains very little or no moisture. It is usually offered in the form of biscuits, pieces, and blocks. The product was initially developed for human consumption as it was believed to be more nutritive than wet food; however, it has become popular among cats too. Dry foods are available in numerous varieties including meat-based products with cereals and grains as well as those with fruits and vegetables serving as the main ingredient.
Canned Food (Wet):
Canned food (wet) is a complete diet for cats. It consists of meat, poultry, fish or their combination in appropriate quantities to ensure an adequate amount of proteins and other nutrients required by the feline species. The product can be purchased as fresh or processed form which includes cooking the food according to customer requirements.
The wet food market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing consumer preference towards premium products with high nutritional value.
Application Insights:
The specialized pet food shops segment held the largest share of over 70.0% in 2017. The application of kittens is a very important decision for a new pet parents and they usually spend more time to research about different types of cats and their requirements before taking the final decision. Specialized stores provide an environment where customers can interact with the store personnel to understand better about cat care, feeding habits, health issues, etc., which helps in making an informed choice for buying food or not buying it at all.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to witness a considerable growth rate of 3.9% over the forecast period, owing to growing awareness about cat nutrition and increasing purchasing power of consumers. Moreover, rising pet adoption coupled with favorable government regulations is also likely to drive the regional market over the forecast period. Asia Pacific on account of being a lucrative region for food manufacturers is anticipated to be home to some of the major industry participants across various product categories including canned and dry foods as well as snacks in future years too as companies are looking at tapping into untapped markets within this region by introducing new products or expanding their geographical reach through joint ventures and acquisitions etc.
The key players operating in this space include but not limited too; Open Nature (Bengaluru), Petco (U.S.), Amazon (U.S.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for premium pet food products: The global pet food market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2018 to 2023, according to a MarketsandMarkets research study. This growth can be attributed to the increasing trend of pet humanization, rising disposable incomes, and growing awareness about animal health and nutrition. Kitten cat food is one of the premium segments in the overall pet food market and is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period.
- Growing popularity of raw diet for cats: A large number of cat owners are now switching over to raw diets for their cats due to various benefits such as improved digestibility, better nutrient absorption, reduced allergies, and longer life spans. This shift towards raw diets is benefiting the kitten cat food market as well as manufacturers are introducing new products that cater specifically to this segment.
- Rising incidence of obesity in cats: Obesity has become one of the most common health problems among domestic cats in developed countries such as the US and UK owing mainly to improper diet and lack of exercise opportunities indoors . As more people become aware about this problem, they are increasingly looking for healthier options for their kittens’ diet including kitten cat foods that are low in fat and calories . This trend will help drive sales growth for kitten cat foods during the forecast period .
- . Growing demand from emerging markets: The Asia Pacific region is expectedto bethe fastest-growingmarketforpetfood
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Kitten Cat Food Market Research Report
By Type
Dry Food, Canned Food (Wet), Snacks, Others
By Application
Specialized pet food shops, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online sellers, Others
By Companies
Mars, Nestle, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, Big Heart Pet Brands, Blue Buffalo Pet Products, The J.M. Smucker Company, Diamond Pet Foods, Schell & Kampeter, General Mills, Mars, Beaphar, WellPet, Del Monte Foods
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
143
Number of Tables & Figures
101
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Kitten Cat Food Market Report Segments:
The global Kitten Cat Food market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Dry Food, Canned Food (Wet), Snacks, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Specialized pet food shops, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online sellers, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Mars
- Nestle
- P&G
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Big Heart Pet Brands
- Blue Buffalo Pet Products
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- Diamond Pet Foods
- Schell & Kampeter
- General Mills
- Mars
- Beaphar
- WellPet
- Del Monte Foods
Highlights of The Kitten Cat Food Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Dry Food
- Canned Food (Wet)
- Snacks
- Others
- By Application:
- Specialized pet food shops
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Online sellers
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Kitten Cat Food Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Kitten food is specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of kittens. It typically contains high levels of protein and fat, which help kittens grow and develop properly. Kitten food also includes essential vitamins and minerals, so your kitten will stay healthy throughout its life.
Some of the major players in the kitten cat food market are Mars, Nestle, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, Big Heart Pet Brands, Blue Buffalo Pet Products, The J.M. Smucker Company, Diamond Pet Foods, Schell & Kampeter, General Mills, Mars, Beaphar, WellPet, Del Monte Foods.
The kitten cat food market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Kitten Cat Food Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Kitten Cat Food Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Kitten Cat Food Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Kitten Cat Food Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Kitten Cat Food Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Kitten Cat Food Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Kitten Cat Food Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Kitten Cat Food Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Dry Food
5.2.2 Canned Food (Wet)
5.2.3 Snacks
5.2.4 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Kitten Cat Food Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Specialized pet food shops
6.2.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
6.2.3 Online sellers
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Kitten Cat Food Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Kitten Cat Food Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Dry Food
9.6.2 Canned Food (Wet)
9.6.3 Snacks
9.6.4 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Specialized pet food shops
9.10.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
9.10.3 Online sellers
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Kitten Cat Food Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Dry Food
10.6.2 Canned Food (Wet)
10.6.3 Snacks
10.6.4 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Specialized pet food shops
10.10.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
10.10.3 Online sellers
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Kitten Cat Food Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Dry Food
11.6.2 Canned Food (Wet)
11.6.3 Snacks
11.6.4 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Specialized pet food shops
11.10.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
11.10.3 Online sellers
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Kitten Cat Food Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Dry Food
12.6.2 Canned Food (Wet)
12.6.3 Snacks
12.6.4 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Specialized pet food shops
12.10.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
12.10.3 Online sellers
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Kitten Cat Food Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Dry Food
13.6.2 Canned Food (Wet)
13.6.3 Snacks
13.6.4 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Kitten Cat Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Specialized pet food shops
13.10.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
13.10.3 Online sellers
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Kitten Cat Food Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Kitten Cat Food Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Mars
14.3.2 Nestle
14.3.3 P&G
14.3.4 Colgate-Palmolive
14.3.5 Big Heart Pet Brands
14.3.6 Blue Buffalo Pet Products
14.3.7 The J.M. Smucker Company
14.3.8 Diamond Pet Foods
14.3.9 Schell & Kampeter
14.3.10 General Mills
14.3.11 Mars
14.3.12 Beaphar
14.3.13 WellPet
14.3.14 Del Monte Foods
