Market Overview:
The global prescription 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 incidence of chronic diseases in cats, rising awareness about pet health and nutrition, and growing demand for premium-quality pet food products. The prescription cat food market can be segmented on the basis of type into weight management, digestive care, skin and food allergies, kidney care, and others. The weight management segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global prescription cat food market in 2018 owing to the increasing prevalence of obesity in cats. The digestive care segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to rising awareness about proper digestion among pet owners. On the basis of application,the prescription cat food market can be divided into kitten, adult, senior citizen cats,. Kitten applications are estimated dominate th emarket with maximum revenue share throughout th eforecast period as kittens are more prone t odevelop chronic diseases as compared t oadult or senior citizens cats . Regionally , North America accounted for majority revenue sharein 2017and it will continue its dominance throughout th eforecastperiod .
Product Definition:
Prescription cat foods are made with specific nutrient levels to meet the needs of cats with certain medical conditions. They are often prescribed by veterinarians to help manage a cat's health condition, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, or urinary tract problems.
Weight Management:
The global weight management market size was valued at USD 19.5 billion in 2015 and is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period. The increasing prevalence of obesity coupled with growing awareness regarding its ill effects on health is anticipated to drive the demand for this industry in near future.
Digestive Care:
Digestive care is the term used for the supportive treatment given to cats with chronic digestive problems. The digestive system of a cat consists of organs such as liver, pancreas, intestine and gallbladder. These organs play an important role in processing food intake and digestion. Digestive issues are responsible for abnormal stools or vomiting which may be acute or chronic in nature.
Application Insights:
On the basis of application, the global prescription cat food market is segmented into kitten, adult and senior. The kitten application segment dominated the overall market in terms of revenue share in 2017. This can be attributed to a high adoption rate among new parents worldwide who are willing to spend on their baby¢â‚¬â„¢s health and development. Moreover, increasing number of pet stores has contributed positively to this growth as they focus on selling kittens only with access to different types of foods including wet and dry foods along with other necessary accessories such as toys, treats and grooming products.
The adult application segment is expected register significant growth over the forecast period owing to an increase in geriatric population across various regions coupled with rising awareness regarding weight management among pet owners globally which has resulted in increased usage of specialty diets for maintaining ideal body weight for cats.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. This can be attributed to rising pet ownership, increasing awareness about animal health and well-being, high disposable income of consumers, and availability of a wide range of prescription cat foods in this region. Moreover, presence of key companies such as Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.; Purina; Iams; Eukanuba; Royal Canin; Nutro Canada Inc.; among others is also contributing towards growth in North America market space.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period owing to rise in spending capacity coupled with increase in purchasing power especially among middle-class income groups across countries such as China.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing trend of pet humanization: Pets are being increasingly treated as family members, with people spending more on their food, health and overall well-being. This is driving the demand for premium and customized pet foods, including prescription cat food.
- Growing awareness about the benefits of prescription cat food: There is a growing awareness among pet owners about the benefits of feeding their cats prescription diet foods, such as improved health and longer life spans. This is fueling demand for these products.
- Rising incidence of obesity in cats: A large number of cats are now struggling with obesity due to lack of exercise and improper dieting habits adopted by their owners. This has created a need for specialized weight loss diets, such as prescription cat food, which can help address this problem effectively.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Prescription Cat Food Market Research Report
By Type
Weight Management, Digestive Care, Skin and Food Allergies, Kindney Care, Others
By Application
Kitten, Adult, Senior
By Companies
Nestle Purina, Big Heart, Colgate, Diamond pet foods, Blue Buffalo, Heristo, Unicharm, Mogiana Alimentos, Affinity Petcare, Nisshin Pet Food, Nestle Purina, Darwin’s
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
237
Number of Tables & Figures
166
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Prescription Cat Food Market Report Segments:
The global Prescription Cat Food market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Weight Management, Digestive Care, Skin and Food Allergies, Kindney Care, 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
Kitten, Adult, Senior
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:
- Nestle Purina
- Big Heart
- Colgate
- Diamond pet foods
- Blue Buffalo
- Heristo
- Unicharm
- Mogiana Alimentos
- Affinity Petcare
- Nisshin Pet Food
- Nestle Purina
- Darwin’s
Highlights of The Prescription 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:
- Weight Management
- Digestive Care
- Skin and Food Allergies
- Kindney Care
- Others
- By Application:
- Kitten
- Adult
- Senior
- 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 Prescription 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?
Prescription cat food is a type of food specifically designed for cats with specific health conditions. These foods are typically lower in fat and calories than regular cat food, and may also include additional vitamins and minerals to help support your cat's health.
Some of the major players in the prescription cat food market are Nestle Purina, Big Heart, Colgate, Diamond pet foods, Blue Buffalo, Heristo, Unicharm, Mogiana Alimentos, Affinity Petcare, Nisshin Pet Food, Nestle Purina, Darwin’s.
The prescription 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 Prescription 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 Prescription Cat Food Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Prescription 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 Prescription 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 Prescription Cat Food Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Prescription Cat Food Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Prescription Cat Food Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Weight Management
5.2.2 Digestive Care
5.2.3 Skin and Food Allergies
5.2.4 Kindney Care
5.2.5 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Kitten
6.2.2 Adult
6.2.3 Senior
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Prescription 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 Prescription 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 Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Weight Management
9.6.2 Digestive Care
9.6.3 Skin and Food Allergies
9.6.4 Kindney Care
9.6.5 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Kitten
9.10.2 Adult
9.10.3 Senior
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 Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Weight Management
10.6.2 Digestive Care
10.6.3 Skin and Food Allergies
10.6.4 Kindney Care
10.6.5 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Kitten
10.10.2 Adult
10.10.3 Senior
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 Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Weight Management
11.6.2 Digestive Care
11.6.3 Skin and Food Allergies
11.6.4 Kindney Care
11.6.5 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Kitten
11.10.2 Adult
11.10.3 Senior
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 Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Weight Management
12.6.2 Digestive Care
12.6.3 Skin and Food Allergies
12.6.4 Kindney Care
12.6.5 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Kitten
12.10.2 Adult
12.10.3 Senior
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) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 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) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Weight Management
13.6.2 Digestive Care
13.6.3 Skin and Food Allergies
13.6.4 Kindney Care
13.6.5 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) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Kitten
13.10.2 Adult
13.10.3 Senior
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 Prescription Cat Food Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Prescription Cat Food Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Nestle Purina
14.3.2 Big Heart
14.3.3 Colgate
14.3.4 Diamond pet foods
14.3.5 Blue Buffalo
14.3.6 Heristo
14.3.7 Unicharm
14.3.8 Mogiana Alimentos
14.3.9 Affinity Petcare
14.3.10 Nisshin Pet Food
14.3.11 Nestle Purina
14.3.12 Darwin’s
