Dog & Cat Food
U.S. Dog & Cat Food Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$2.41 Billion
Total Volume
836,822 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$2.32 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6.4% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $1.2 Billion |
| China | $257.77 Million |
| Mexico | $206.27 Million |
| Japan | $122.32 Million |
| Australia | $89.36 Million |
| European Union | $62.53 Million |
| Colombia | $46.76 Million |
| South Korea | $42.41 Million |
| Costa Rica | $39.35 Million |
| Taiwan | $38.83 Million |
Data and Analysis
Since USDA first established a stand-alone mission area focusing on trade and international affairs in 2017, USDA’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and the Foreign Agricultural Service, have made significant trade policy advances to support U.S. agriculture. This series of commodity fact sheets highlights the many recent trade policy advances achieved by USDA.
U.S. pet food exports to China have grown with the increasing number of registered facilities and approved import licenses. The largest share of Chinese pet owners lives in second-tier cities, with export opportunities for U.S. pet food brands that want to reach more of the Chinese market.
Korea’s pet food market has been growing strongly. But, while imported products have traditionally dominated the market, imports declined in 2023 for the first time in over a decade.
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