Freeze Dried Dog Food Market

Freeze Dried Dog Food Market Outlook (2021-2031)

The demand for freeze dried dog food is growing due to changes in lifestyle in several countries. The awareness of the people towards pet health is growing, resulting in the increase in the demand for freeze dried food for their dogs. According to the latest research by Fact. MR, the sales of freeze dried dog food is projected to grow at a steady rate with a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period of 2021 to 2031.

The buyers have become aware of composition of their dog’s food. To provide nutritious and healthy food to their dogs, the pet food producers are investing more in animal nutrition. The health related concerns of dogs have also tackled up the demand for freeze dried dog food. 

The rise in nuclear families is also driving the demand of the product. However, freeze dried dog food is somewhat costlier than its equivalents which can impede the global growth.

What is Driving Demand for Freeze Dried Dog Food?

Freeze dried dog foods can be stored without any loss of necessary nutrients for a longer period of time, thus the demand is on the higher side than any other dog food options. Dogs are the most popular adopted pets in the world, with US accounting for the higher number of pet dogs.

The rise in consumer awareness regarding organic and natural food for dogs has forced the producers to shift their focus to natural products from synthetic. Mostly, dogs have been at forefront among all animals in terms of pet adoption. Owing to this reason, dog owners account for a substantial portion of the overall sales in the global pet food industry.

Rising Trend of Pet Humanization is Likely to Augment Freeze Dried Dog Food Sales

Pet humanization has been the vital driving force resulting in the growth of pet products being consumed in the past half-decade by pet owners.  The shift towards pet parenting from pet ownership has been a very essential and defining the trend in the freeze dried dog food market. 

According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in 2020, the US, had more than 85 million households with one or more pets. The majority of them were dogs. Besides, the rising bond between the dogs and their owner, is making owners willing to spend more on dog foods. The dog owners are now pretty conscious of their dog’s health and are purchasing freeze dried foods. Such foods are rich in nutrition for dogs, which in turn, will drive the sales forward. 

Nowadays, dog owners are not just looking for basic foods but also for those consumables that particularly have some specific health benefits. Besides, as pet humanization rises, dog owners are likely to spend more on their pet’s food and provide them with a plethora of pet foods, including freeze dried dog food. Hence, with the rising trend of pet humanization, the demand for freeze dried dog food is likely to grow further in the forecast period.

Global Freeze Dried Dog Food Market Outlook

The North America region holds the highest share of more than 30% for freeze dried dog foods among all the regions. The regional demand is largely driven by the rising awareness of consumer preference for ready-to-eat meals that are beneficial to dog’s health. Argentina and Brazil are the leading countries in the Latin American region. The demand in this region is at the initial stage, and hence, offers progression for international key players.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow faster in the global scenario, followed by Latin America. The countries such as China, India and Japan are the major contributors to revenue generation across the region. Japan is considered as one of the top distributor of dog food globally. The demand in India and China is likely to grow at a substantial rate owing to the rise in spending on freeze dried food for dogs.

Who are the Key Manufacturers of Freeze Dried Dog Food?

The market for freeze dried dog food is competitive in nature due to presence of majority of player around the globe. Some of the prominent players are

• Natures Menu Ltd
• TruDog.
• Wisconsin Freeze Dried
• Canature Processing Ltd
• Natural Pet Food Group
• Stewart pet food
• Fresh Is Best
• CARNIVORE MEAT COMPANY
• LLC
• Bravo
• Champion Pet foods
• Grandma Lucy's
• Stella & Chewy's
• Steve's Real Food
• Primal Pet Foods.

Numerous strategies like mergers & acquisitions, new product launches, and expansions were implemented by the number of key players to remain competitive in the market. For instance, vital manufacturers have shifted their focus towards online sales channel and are investing into generating sales from their own websites and in turn generate higher margins form the product sales.

Freeze Dried Dog Food Market Report Highlights:

• Detailed overview of parent market
• Changing market dynamics in the industry
• In-depth market segmentation
• Historical, current and projected market size in terms of volume and value
• Recent industry trends and developments
• Competitive landscape
• Strategies of key players and products offered
• Potential and niche segments, geographical regions exhibiting promising growth
• A neutral perspective on market performance
• Must-have information for market players to sustain and enhance their market footprint

Key Segments

• By Food Type

  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Duck
  • Beef
  • Pig
  • Others

• By Process Type

  • 100% freeze-dried
  • Freeze-dried or partly freeze-dried

• By Grain Type

  • Whole Grain
  • Grain Free

• By Distribution Channel

  • Specialized Pet Shops
  • Supermarket/ Hypermarket
  • Online Stores
  • Retail Stores

• By Region

  • North America
    • US & Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K., Benelux, Russia, and Rest of Europe
  • East Asia
    • China, Japan, South Korea
  • South Asia
    • India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Rest of South Asia
  • Oceania
    • Australia and New Zealand
  • Middle East and Africa
    • GCC Countries, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments by food type, by process type, by grain type, by distribution channel and by geographies.

NOTE: Although care has been taken to maintain the highest levels of accuracy in reports, recent market/vendor-specific changes may time to reflect in the analysis.