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Pet care in 2025: The big picture
Value and volume sales of pet care are set to rise in 2025. Pet care in Portugal continues to expand, underpinned by three key factors.
2025 key trends
In 2025, beyond the continued growth of pet populations, the humanisation of pets remains a defining trend. Pets are not only fed and groomed but also benefit from services such as regular vet check-ups, pet sitting, and even dedicated pet hotels.
Competitive landscape
Purina (Nestlé Portugal SA) was the leading company within pet care overall in 2024. The company’s portfolio spans a wide range of categories and price tiers, from mainstream to premium.
Retail developments
Supermarkets is the leading distribution channel for pet care in 2025. Their dominance is driven by convenience, wide product selection, and aggressive promotional strategies.
What next for pet care?
Value sales of pet care are set to rise over the forecast period. The key drivers of growth will be dog and cat food, especially in the premium segments, where demand is growing for less processed, more natural products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pet Care industry in Portugal with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Cat Food
- Dog Food
- Other Pet Food
- Pet Products
If you're in the Pet Care industry in Portugal, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Pet Care in Portugal report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Pet Care in Portugal?
- Which are the leading brands in Pet Care in Portugal?
- How are products distributed in Pet Care in Portugal?
- How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
- How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Pet Care in Portugal
Pet care in 2025: The big picture
2025 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for pet care?
Table 1 Pet Populations 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 10 Penetration of Private Label in Pet Care by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 11 Distribution of Pet Care by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 12 Distribution of Pet Care by Format and Category: % Value 2025
Table 13 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 14 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format and Category: % Value 2025
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
Summary 1 Research Sources
Cat Food in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising cat ownership and premiumisation drive value growth
Nestlé remains the leader while Mars emerges as a dynamic challenger
Supermarkets dominate distribution while pet superstores gain ground
Sustained value growth expected through premiumisation and adoption
E-commerce poised for expansion among younger, price-sensitive shoppers
Product innovation and health-focused snacks will support future growth
Summary 2 Cat Food by Price Band 2025
Table 19 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2020-2025
Table 20 Cat Population 2020-2025
Table 21 Consumption of Cat Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2020-2025
Table 22 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 23 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 24 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Dry Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Wet Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Treats and Mixers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 31 Distribution of Cat Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Dog Food in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ongoing premiumisation and demand for natural, locally sourced ingredients support growth in dog food
Mars Inc maintains leadership, while PetMaxi emerges as a key domestic innovator
Supermarkets remain dominant, but e-commerce grows due to price transparency and convenience
Health and nutrition concerns to drive continued premiumisation and expansion of supplements
E-commerce poised for further expansion as price-savvy and younger consumers lead adoption
Innovation to focus on protein sources and sustainable packaging solutions
Summary 3 Dog Food by Price Band 2025
Table 36 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2020-2025
Table 37 Dog Population 2020-2025
Table 38 Consumption of Dog Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Dry Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 44 Sales of Wet Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Treats and Mixers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Distribution of Dog Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Other Pet Food in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Limited interest in non-traditional pets curbs volume growth despite value increase
Vitakraft maintains leadership in a shrinking market
Supermarkets remain dominant while e-commerce gains traction
Sluggish outlook as other pet ownership continues to decline
Retailers streamline assortments while online channels offer more choice
Lack of innovation continues to hinder category appeal
Table 53 Other Pet Population 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 56 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 57 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Bird Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Fish Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Small Mammal/Reptile Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 Distribution of Other Pet Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Pet Products in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising health awareness and grooming trends boost value sales
Bayer and Boehringer lead a dynamic healthcare sub-category
Supermarkets lead while e-commerce gains popularity through convenience
Health consciousness and grooming habits support steady growth
E-commerce expands as informed shoppers seek choice and savings
Innovation will underpin premiumisation in grooming and litter products
Table 66 Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 67 Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 68 Sales of Pet Healthcare by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 69 Sales of Other Pet Products by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 72 Distribution of Pet Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Pet Care
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- Cat Treats and Mixers
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- Economy Dry Cat Food
- Mid-Priced Dry Cat Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
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- Economy Wet Cat Food
- Mid-Priced Wet Cat Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
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- Dog Treats and Mixers
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- Economy Dry Dog Food
- Mid-Priced Dry Dog Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
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- Economy Wet Dog Food
- Mid-Priced Wet Dog Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
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- Bird Food
- Fish Food
- Small Mammal/Reptile Food
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- Cat Litter
- Pet Healthcare
- Other Pet Products
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