Feb 15, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: Latin America and the Caribbean – Dog And Cat Food – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The Latin America and Caribbean dog and cat food market reached 9 million tons valued at $14.1B in 2024, with Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina as top consumers. Driven by sustained demand, the market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +0.9% in volume and +1.7% in value through 2035, reaching 10M tons and $16.9B. Regional production is concentrated in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, while imports declined to 584K tons in 2024, led by Chile and Mexico. Exports fell to 365K tons, with Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico as the main suppliers.
Key Findings
Market forecast to reach 10M tons and $16.9B by 2035, growing at a CAGR of +0.9% in volume and +1.7% in valueBrazil, Mexico, and Argentina are the largest consuming countries, together accounting for 64% of total volumeArgentina, Chile, and Mexico have the highest per capita consumption at 18kg, 16kg, and 15kg respectivelyImports declined to 584K tons in 2024, with Chile and Mexico as the leading importers by volumeExports decreased to 365K tons, primarily supplied by Argentina, Brazil, and MexicoMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for dog and cat food in Latin America and the Caribbean, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 10M tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $16.9B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionLatin America and the Caribbean’s Consumption of Dog And Cat Food
For the third consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in consumption of dog and cat food, which increased by 1.5% to 9M tons in 2024. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the consumption volume increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The volume of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
The revenue of the dog and cat food market in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded modestly to $14.1B in 2024, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when the market value increased by 8.1%. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Brazil (2.9M tons), Mexico (2M tons) and Argentina (863K tons), together comprising 64% of total consumption. Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Chile and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Brazil ($3.6B), Mexico ($3.2B) and Venezuela ($1.5B) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, with a combined 59% share of the total market. Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
Peru, with a CAGR of +5.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of dog and cat food per capita consumption in 2024 were Argentina (18 kg per person), Chile (16 kg per person) and Mexico (15 kg per person).
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +1.3%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ProductionLatin America and the Caribbean’s Production of Dog And Cat Food
In 2024, the amount of dog and cat food produced in Latin America and the Caribbean rose slightly to 8.8M tons, increasing by 2.2% against the year before. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum volume in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, dog and cat food production amounted to $14B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Brazil (2.9M tons), Mexico (2M tons) and Argentina (961K tons), together accounting for 67% of total production. Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ImportsLatin America and the Caribbean’s Imports of Dog And Cat Food
In 2024, supplies from abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -15.1% to 584K tons, falling for the third year in a row after nine years of growth. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -18.0% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 712K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, dog and cat food imports contracted to $1.1B in 2024. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $1.2B in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.
Imports By Country
Chile (137K tons) and Mexico (112K tons) represented the largest importers of dog and cat food in 2024, amounting to approx. 23% and 19% of total imports, respectively. Panama (50K tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.6% share, followed by Colombia (7.6%), Uruguay (6.5%), El Salvador (5.9%) and Costa Rica (5%). Honduras (17K tons), Peru (15K tons) and the Dominican Republic (14K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Mexico ($272M), Chile ($266M) and Colombia ($92M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 57% of total imports.
Colombia, with a CAGR of +13.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $1,905 per ton in 2024, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, dog and cat food import price increased by +48.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($2,433 per ton), while Uruguay ($1,122 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsLatin America and the Caribbean’s Exports of Dog And Cat Food
In 2024, overseas shipments of dog and cat food decreased by -11.9% to 365K tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports decreased by -20.9% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at 461K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, dog and cat food exports shrank modestly to $523M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $562M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports By Country
In 2024, Argentina (99K tons), Brazil (85K tons) and Mexico (82K tons) was the largest exporter of dog and cat food in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up 73% of total export. Honduras (32K tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.8% share, followed by El Salvador (4.5%). The following exporters – Colombia (14K tons) and Paraguay (12K tons) – together made up 7.1% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest dog and cat food supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Mexico ($138M), Brazil ($116M) and Argentina ($112M), with a combined 70% share of total exports. Honduras, Paraguay, Colombia and El Salvador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $1,436 per ton in 2024, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($2,424 per ton), while El Salvador ($933 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
This report provides a comprehensive view of the dog and cat food industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between exporters and importers within Latin America and the Caribbean. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the dog and cat food landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Key findings
Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Latin America and the Caribbean. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.
Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments and countries
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverageProdcom 10921030 – Dog or cat food, p.r.s.Country coverageCountry profiles and benchmarks
For the regional report, country profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across Latin America and the Caribbean. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links dog and cat food demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within Latin America and the Caribbean.
Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing countries
Each country projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive country markets
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against regional competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of dog and cat food dynamics in Latin America and the Caribbean.
FAQ
What is included in the dog and cat food market in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which countries are profiled in detail?
The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
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