FEDIAF Publishes 2025 Facts and Figures

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Madrid, 12 June 2025 — FEDIAF, the voice of the European pet food industry, today unveiled its Facts & Figures 2025 report at the FEDIAF Annual Congress 2025, held in Madrid under the theme “Promoting Trust and Transparency in the Pet Food Sector”. The Congress brought together leading voices from across the industry, regulatory bodies, and the scientific community to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of pet food, particularly highlighting the need for science-driven, transparent communication that fosters trust in consumers.

The newly released report presents a comprehensive overview of the European pet population and pet food market, based on the latest available data from 2023. With contributions from 15 national associations and analysis conducted by Soulor Consulting, the report covers 41 European countries, including all EU and EEA members and most Council of Europe states.

Key Insights from the 2023 Data:

  • 299 million pets in European households
  • 139 million households own at least one pet
  • Pet food market valued at €29.3 billion, with 9% annual growth
  • Over 400 companies and 500 production facilities operating across Europe

The data reflects ongoing growth in pet ownership and a dynamic market driven by innovation, quality, and consumer trust.

Rosa Carbonell, President of FEDIAF, stated:

“The latest figures confirm that pet ownership continues to thrive across Europe, with almost 50% of households sharing their lives with at least one dog or cat. At the same time, the pet food sector is evolving rapidly to meet the growing demand for high-quality, innovative, and tailored nutrition. These trends highlight not only the emotional bond between people and their pets but also the pet sector’s increasing role in the European economy.”

The FEDIAF Facts & Figures 2025 report is now available for download at: https://europeanpetfood.org/about/statistics

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FEDIAF represents the interests of 15 European national pet food associations, together with five pet food manufacturers operating in Europe. FEDIAF members provide safe products that benefit pets and society. FEDIAF believes that pet ownership can enhance the lives of all Europeans. Today there are over 139 million European households benefitting from the love and companionship of their 300 million pets.  FEDIAF is the voice of the European pet food industry.

For more information:

Contact Franco Garbelotto, Public Affairs and Communications Manager – fgarbelotto@fediaf.org

FEDIAF – The European Pet Food Federation

Rue de l’Industrie 11, Box 10, B-1000 Brussels

Website: www.europeanpetfood.org