Market Trends of philippines pet food Industry
The advantage of adaptability to smaller living spaces in apartments and the need for companionship during the COVID-19 pandemic drive the cat population as pets
- The pet cat population in the Philippines is relatively smaller than dogs and other pet animals, accounting for only 3.5% of the total pet population in the country in 2022. This limited share of pet cats can be attributed to the cultural preferences in the Philippines, where the nation generally has a stronger affinity for dogs. Additionally, negative cultural beliefs associated with cats, such as being associated with bad luck and evil spirits, have contributed to a perception that cats should be avoided or mistreated. Consequently, some individuals fail to provide proper care and shelter to cats.
- The pet cat population was 7.4 times less than the dog population in the country as of 2022. However, there was an increasing trend in the overall pet cat population in the country, which increased by about 10.5% between 2019 and 2022. This trend is mainly due to the growing trend of pet humanization. Cats can be the better option for living in small spaces like apartments, and the need for companionship during the pandemic resulted in higher popularity for cats as pets.
- Popular cat breeds for pets in the Philippines include Persian cats, British Shorthair, and Domestic Shorthair. The rural population owns a larger number of cats compared to the urban population, with the urban-rural pet cat population ratio standing at 46:54 as of 2022. As people's lifestyles and living spaces change, cats are increasingly seen as ideal companions for families, particularly those with children, as they are low-maintenance pets. These factors are expected to contribute to a further increase in the pet cat population during the forecast period, reflecting the evolving preferences and needs of pet owners in the Philippines.
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The rise in premiumization and growing concerns about pet health increased the pet food expenditure
- There has been growth in pet expenditure in the Philippines. Pet expenditure increased by 23.1% between 2017 and 2022 because of the availability of different types of pet food and the rise in premiumization. Pet parents are purchasing premium-brand pet food for their pets due to the growing health concerns and to provide adequate nutrition to their pets. In 2022, dogs had a higher share (39.3%) than other pets, as a larger quantity of premium pet food for dogs was purchased than other pets. For instance, the sales of premium dry pet food for dogs increased from USD 36.6 million in 2021 to 39.2 million in 2022, whereas the sales of premium dry pet food for cats increased from USD 4.7 million in 2021 to USD 5.3 million in 2022.
- There is a trend of providing dogs with fresh food in the country, due to which the pet expenditure is lower than in other countries in Asia-Pacific. For instance, fresh food was fed to about 65% of the dog population in 2021.
- Pet food in the country is purchased from different channels, such as offline retailers, online retailers, and non-retailers, such as vet clinics. Offline retailers had the largest share in the country as the sales through offline retailers, such as grocery retailers, pet shops, and others, accounted for 84% of pet food sales. Sales through online retailers witnessed an increase from 9.9% in 2020 to 11.1% in 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the easy ordering process, and the availability of a large number of pet food products available on websites.
- The growing demand for premium pet food and growing concern for pets' health are anticipated to increase pet expenditure in the country during the forecast period.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Dogs are the most popular pets in the country, with about 67.0% of households owning at least one dog as a pet in 2022
- Other pets accounted for a higher share due to the rich biodiversity and the warm and tropical climate in the country
