Italy Pet Food Market Size to Worth USD 4.84 Billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 5.04% | IMARC Group

Italy Pet Food Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 3.01 Billion
Market Size in 2033: USD 4.84 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 5.04%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Italy Pet Food Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Pet Type, Product Type, Pricing Type, Ingredient Type, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033", the Italy pet food market size reached USD 3.01 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.84 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.04% during 2025-2033.

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Growth Factors in the Italy Pet Food Market

● Rising Pet Ownership and Humanization

Italy's increasing rate of pet ownership, particularly in urban populations like Milan and Rome is likely to continually support growth in the pet food industry as Italy evolves with the "pet ownership as family" trend, providing pet owners with the willingness to spend considerably more on pet food and pet products. For example, brands like Monge are making headway with this notion by offering higher level custom diets for dogs and cats. This change is related to the emergence of new middle classes, accompanying life changes, and changing lifestyles which meant more households viewed pets as companions and are promoting purchases related pets. The prevalence of emotional attachments to pets also influenced actual consumer spending on food, which increased market share and growth.

● Expansion of E-Commerce and Digital Retail

The rapid rate of growth within e-commerce has already changed the pet food market in Italy by expanding what pet owners can access. Online retailers, such as Zooplus and Amazon.it have brought a rich array of options to pet owners by having many brands of pet food including Purina and Royal Canin available with delivery options. For example, during the pandemic, many pet owners located in Turin where forced to change their purchasing habit, where they bulk purchased pet food, which certainly increased sales. Digital platforms have further enabled brands to create customer interactions by providing subscription models, which layered personalized promotions, while further customer convenience and loyalty. This behavior trend clearly supports market enhancement by easily accessing urban and rural consumers alike.

● Demand for Specialized and Premium Pet Food

The growing popularity of specialized and premium pet food is supporting market growth, as consumers in Italy continue to prioritize health and wellness for their pets. Specialty products, such as grain-free, organic, or veterinarian-prescribed, are gaining momentum. For example, Hill's Science Diet has experienced a surge in sales in veterinary clinics across Florence for pets that require diets prescribed by veterinarians due to allergens, digestive issues, etc. The emphasis on premium nutrition, comes at a time where there is heightened recognition of pet health, and this has inspired manufacturers to formulating foods with premium ingredients, in addition functional foods. This trend exists because it resonates with highly involved pet parents, who tend to focus on specific diets. This is important because they attempt to cater to specialized diets, driving demand for specialized price categories in the market.

Key Trends in the Italy Pet Food Market

● Growth of Natural and Organic Pet Food

In Italy, there is a rising trend in favor of natural and organic pet food. This trend is primarily driven by consumer preference for sustainable and healthy products, with brands such as Almo Nature offering organic and ethically sourced pet food to attract environmentally conscious consumers in cities such as Bologna. Natural pet food products emphasize use of natural ingredients that come free of artificial additives and may also highlight the implementation of sustainable sourcing practices. For instance, Italian pet owners are increasingly gravitating towards organic cat food due to suspected health benefits of organic products over conventional products. This trend is aligned with trends across wellness, encouraging manufacturers to develop and broaden their organic lines as well as create eco-friendly packaging in order to satisfy consumer needs.

● Rise of Personalized and Functional Pet Foods

Customised and functional pet foods are emerging as a dominant trend, with pet owners now demanding personalised nutrition that meets individual health issues. Royal Canin (is an example of a company) provides both breed-specific and age-specific diets for pets. Senior dogs or small-breed puppies can be found in pet shops in Rome. Alongside this, functional foods that offer additional benefits (e.g. joint or dental health) are advancing. Purina's line of Pro Plan, for example, includes diets that support cognitive health with aging pets, along with many others. This trend indicates the increasingly sophisticated nature of Italian pet owners. This will likely drive further customisation of pet nutrition and increase the standards of pet care.

● Expansion of Private Label and Local Brands

The rise of private label and local pet food brands is taking the Italian market by storm, providing low-cost alternatives made with regional recipes. Supermarket chains like Coop and Esselunga are entering the pet food market with their private labels and competing against international brands with smaller and powerful local brands, with a focus on quality and price. The Coop's private label pet food line has been embraced in Milan, especially because it is produced with locally sourced ingredients. Local brands, like Schesir also promote their Italian heritage, using Mediterranean recipe recommendations. I see this as a positive trend - developing diversity in the market, increasing competition, and creating opportunities for consumers looking for real options at varying prices point, and high quality pet food.

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Italy Pet Food Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Pet Type Insights:

● Dog Food
● Cat Food
● Others

Product Type Insights:

● Dry Pet Food
● Wet and Canned Pet Food
● Snacks and Treats

Pricing Type Insights:

● Mass Products
● Premium Products

Ingredient Type Insights:

● Animal Derived
● Plant Derived

Distribution Channel Insights:

● Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
● Specialty Stores
● Online Stores
● Others

Regional Insights:

● Northwest
● Northeast
● Central
● South
● Others

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Future Outlook

The pet food market in Italy is set to grow, driven by an expected increase in pet ownership, demand for premium and specialized products, and the expansion of digital retail distribution. The trend toward natural, organic and personalized pet foods inside a framework of health and sustainability will remain significant. Additionally, innovations in functional nutrition and eco-friendly packaging will give the market further vitality, while local and private-label brands will help to mitigate emerging competition from multinational companies. Nevertheless, supply chain disruptions, as well as higher ingredient and shipping prices, will create challenges that may require strategic responses. Because of Italy's notably strong pet culture and changing consumer preferences, future opportunities for growth are many, with diverse and innovative pet food solutions.

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Research Methodology:

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