Market Overview:
The global prescription pet food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing incidence of chronic diseases in pets, rising awareness about preventive healthcare for pets, and growing demand for premium and customized pet foods. The prescription pet food market can be segmented on the basis of type into weight management, digestive care, skin and food allergies, kidney care, urinary health, liver health diabetes mellitus (DM), illness and surgery recovery support joint support others). The weight management segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global prescription pet food market in 2018. This segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period from 2018-2030 due to rising obesity rates among pets across all regions. The digestive care segment is projected second highest growth rate over next 10 years owing high prevalence rate gastrointestinal problems among dogs & cats globally . In terms application ,the dog application segments are anticipated hold lion’s share throughout entire analysis period followed by cat application segments . However , other animals such as horse are also considered as potential end users within this industry over next few years .
Product Definition:
Prescription pet food is a type of pet food that is prescribed by a veterinarian to address the specific dietary needs of a pet. These foods are designed to provide pets with special nutrition that cannot be found in over-the-counter diets. Prescription pet foods are often used to treat pets with medical conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, and kidney disease. They can also be used to help manage chronic health problems or improve overall health in healthy pets.
Weight Management:
The global weight management market size was valued at USD 5.5 billion in 2015 and is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period on account of growing prevalence of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
Digestive Care:
Digestive care is the term used for food and water given to an animal with the aim of stimulating, modulating and controlling its digestive system. The digestive system consists of organs such as liver, pancreas, gallbladder and intestine. Digestive care products are available in various forms including biscuits & cookies, powders & mixes as well as liquids.
Application Insights:
The others application segment includes fish, bird and animal feed, and pet treats. Other animals such as rabbits, rodents, and Guinea pigs require specific food for their health as well as dietary needs. The skin and food allergies segment held the largest market share in 2017 owing to the increasing number of pet owners suffering from allergic reactions due to improper feeding habits. According to a blog by Dr. Becker-Petraitis in 2016, around 50% of dogs are affected by some form of allergy while only 10% of cats are allergic to something they eat or drink.
Skin & coat problems is another common concern among pet owners regarding their pets nutrition; therefore this factor is expected to drive demand over the forecast period along with other disorders such as diabetes mellitus which mainly affects cats (but can also affect dogs).
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period due to increasing pet ownership and awareness about pet nutrition among consumers. Moreover, rising incidence of chronic diseases among pets is anticipated to drive demand for prescription diets in this region. According to a study published by Science Direct, around 60% of dogs and 70% of cats are living with at least one chronic condition that requires treatment or management.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing awareness about the benefits of prescription pet food: There is a growing awareness among pet owners about the benefits of prescription pet food. This is driving demand for such products, thereby propelling the growth of the market.
- Rising incidence of chronic diseases in pets: Pets are increasingly being diagnosed with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis, which can be managed through a diet specific to their needs. This is leading to an increase in demand for prescription pet food products.
- Growing trend of premiumization among pet owners: A growing number of pet owners are willing to spend more on high-quality foods and supplements for their pets, which is benefiting the market for prescription pet food products.
- Proliferation of online retail channels: The proliferation of online retail channels has made it easier for consumers to access a wide variety of prescriptionpetfood brands and products at competitive prices. This is aiding the growthoftheprescriptionpetfoodmarketin developed countries where there is high penetrationofonlineretailchannelsamongconsumers . 5
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Prescription Pet Food Market Research Report
By Type
Weight Management, Digestive Care, Skin and Food Allergies, Kindney Care, Urinary Health, Liver Health, Diabetes, Illness and Surgery Recovery Support, Joint Support, Others
By Application
Dog, Cat, Others
By Companies
Mars, Nestle Purina, Colgate-Palmolive (Hill’s Pet Nutrition), J.M. Smucker, General Mills, Diamond Dog Foods, Affinity Petcare (Agrolimen), Heristo, Virbac, Total Alimentos, Spectrum Brands, Nisshin Pet Food, Champion Petfoods, Unicharm, Gambol, Thai Union, WellPet LLC
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
187
Number of Tables & Figures
131
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Prescription Pet Food Market Report Segments:
The global Prescription Pet Food market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Weight Management, Digestive Care, Skin and Food Allergies, Kindney Care, Urinary Health, Liver Health, Diabetes, Illness and Surgery Recovery Support, Joint Support, 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
Dog, Cat, 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 Purina
- Colgate-Palmolive (Hill’s Pet Nutrition)
- J.M. Smucker
- General Mills
- Diamond Dog Foods
- Affinity Petcare (Agrolimen)
- Heristo
- Virbac
- Total Alimentos
- Spectrum Brands
- Nisshin Pet Food
- Champion Petfoods
- Unicharm
- Gambol
- Thai Union
- WellPet LLC
Highlights of The Prescription Pet 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
- Urinary Health
- Liver Health
- Diabetes
- Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
- Joint Support
- Others
- By Application:
- Dog
- Cat
- 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 Prescription Pet 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 pet food is a type of pet food specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of pets with specific health conditions. These foods are typically high in protein and other nutrients, and low in sugar or carbohydrates.
Some of the key players operating in the prescription pet food market are Mars, Nestle Purina, Colgate-Palmolive (Hill’s Pet Nutrition), J.M. Smucker, General Mills, Diamond Dog Foods, Affinity Petcare (Agrolimen), Heristo, Virbac, Total Alimentos, Spectrum Brands, Nisshin Pet Food, Champion Petfoods, Unicharm, Gambol, Thai Union, WellPet LLC.
The prescription pet food market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Prescription Pet 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 Pet Food Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Prescription Pet 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 Pet 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 Pet Food Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Prescription Pet Food Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Prescription Pet Food Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Prescription Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food 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 Urinary Health
5.2.6 Liver Health
5.2.7 Diabetes
5.2.8 Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
5.2.9 Joint Support
5.2.10 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Prescription Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Dog
6.2.2 Cat
6.2.3 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Prescription Pet 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 Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Prescription Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food 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 Urinary Health
9.6.6 Liver Health
9.6.7 Diabetes
9.6.8 Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
9.6.9 Joint Support
9.6.10 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 Prescription Pet Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Dog
9.10.2 Cat
9.10.3 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 Prescription Pet Food Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Prescription Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food 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 Urinary Health
10.6.6 Liver Health
10.6.7 Diabetes
10.6.8 Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
10.6.9 Joint Support
10.6.10 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 Prescription Pet Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Dog
10.10.2 Cat
10.10.3 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 Prescription Pet Food Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Prescription Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food 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 Urinary Health
11.6.6 Liver Health
11.6.7 Diabetes
11.6.8 Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
11.6.9 Joint Support
11.6.10 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 Prescription Pet Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Dog
11.10.2 Cat
11.10.3 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 Prescription Pet Food Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Prescription Pet 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 Prescription Pet Food 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 Urinary Health
12.6.6 Liver Health
12.6.7 Diabetes
12.6.8 Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
12.6.9 Joint Support
12.6.10 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 Prescription Pet Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Dog
12.10.2 Cat
12.10.3 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) Prescription Pet Food Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Prescription Pet 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) Prescription Pet Food 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 Urinary Health
13.6.6 Liver Health
13.6.7 Diabetes
13.6.8 Illness and Surgery Recovery Support
13.6.9 Joint Support
13.6.10 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) Prescription Pet Food Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Dog
13.10.2 Cat
13.10.3 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 Prescription Pet Food Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Prescription Pet Food Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Mars
14.3.2 Nestle Purina
14.3.3 Colgate-Palmolive (Hill’s Pet Nutrition)
14.3.4 J.M. Smucker
14.3.5 General Mills
14.3.6 Diamond Dog Foods
14.3.7 Affinity Petcare (Agrolimen)
14.3.8 Heristo
14.3.9 Virbac
14.3.10 Total Alimentos
14.3.11 Spectrum Brands
14.3.12 Nisshin Pet Food
14.3.13 Champion Petfoods
14.3.14 Unicharm
14.3.15 Gambol
14.3.16 Thai Union
14.3.17 WellPet LLC
