Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market Size to Hit USD 137.4 Million by 2034 with a 5.29% CAGR

IMARC Group, a leading global market research and management consulting firm, has published its latest market intelligence report on the Saudi Arabia pet food market. The Saudi Arabia pet food market increased from USD 85.3 Million in 2025 to USD 91.0 Million in 2026, and is projected to reach USD 137.4 Million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.29% during 2026-2034, driven by a fast-growing, youthful population, rising pet humanization, and expanding urban living across the Kingdom.

Growth is anchored by a large, young resident population that GASTAT placed at 35.3 million in 2024, growing 4.7% annually with 74.7% of residents in the working-age bracket that drives discretionary pet spend. Urban dual-income households are increasingly treating pets as family members, a shift supporting steady, resilient purchasing even through broader economic cycles. Growth is broad-based rather than concentrated in a single segment, with premium and functional formats outpacing basic staples in value terms as rising disposable incomes and Vision 2030-linked urbanization lift per-household spend on packaged pet nutrition across Saudi cities.

Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market at a Glance:

• Market Size (2025): USD 85.3 Million
• Market Size (2026): USD 91.0 Million
• Forecast Market Size (2034): USD 137.4 Million
• CAGR (2026-2034): 5.29%
• Leading Pet Type (2025): Cat Food, 48.7% share
• Leading Distribution Channel (2025): Convenience Stores, 38.6% share
• Fastest-Growing Channel: Online Stores, approximately 8.80% CAGR (2026-2034)

How AI is Reshaping the Future of the Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market

• AI-Powered Subscription and Replenishment Platforms: Online retailers are integrating AI-driven auto-replenishment and subscription features for staple kibble and litter, reducing customer churn and improving demand forecasting accuracy for both multinational and local brands operating in the Kingdom.
• Digital Formula Personalization: E-commerce platforms are using purchase history and pet profile data to recommend breed-specific, age-specific, and condition-specific formulas, accelerating the shift from generic feed toward premium, tailored nutrition among Saudi Arabia's urban pet-owning households.
• Traceability and Quality Verification Systems: SFDA-accredited laboratories and digital compliance tracking are reinforcing ingredient traceability across both imported and domestically manufactured pet food, strengthening consumer trust as local production scales through facilities like Delicious Food Factory's new Riyadh-area plant.

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Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market Trends and Drivers:

Pet humanization is the clearest structural driver in the market, with industry estimates placing pet ownership at close to 60% of Saudi households. Compact apartment living across Riyadh and Jeddah favours cats over larger dog breeds, positioning cat food as the leading pet type at 48.7% share in 2025 and the fastest-growing category at approximately 5.90% CAGR through 2034, as owners increasingly select breed-specific and health-focused formulas over generic feed. Dog food remains a stable 39.5% of the market, anchored by villa households and expatriate families sustaining demand for both dry kibble and treat categories.

Distribution is shifting decisively toward digital channels even as physical retail retains the largest share today. Convenience stores lead distribution at 38.6% share in 2025 on the strength of frequent, small-basket top-up purchases near residential compounds, with supermarkets and hypermarkets close behind at 31.8%. Online stores, though currently at 18.9% share, are the clear growth engine at roughly 8.80% CAGR, the fastest of any channel through 2034, supported by a rapidly widening base of licensed e-commerce merchants: Monsha'at recorded 40,953 e-commerce commercial records issued by the end of Q4 2024, with Riyadh (16,834) and Makkah (10,314) leading registrations.

Import compliance and local manufacturing are reshaping the competitive map. All imported pet food must be registered through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's Food Import and Registration System (FIRS) before customs clearance, a requirement that favours established importers with deep compliance capacity while adding cost and lead time for smaller entrants. In response, domestic manufacturing is scaling rapidly: Delicious Food Factory's planned 55,000 square metre facility north of Riyadh, targeting 100,000 tons of annual dry and wet pet food output by late 2026, is set to become one of the largest pet food plants in the Middle East, shortening supply chains and improving price competitiveness against imported staples.

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Government Schemes and Vision 2030 Initiatives Driving Demand:

• Vision 2030 Local Manufacturing and Circular Economy Push: Delicious Food Factory's new 55,000 square metre facility north of Riyadh is explicitly positioned by its Chairman as a contribution to Vision 2030's local GDP and circular economy goals, using locally sourced premium raw materials to offer competitively priced pet food while reducing import dependence.
• SFDA Food Import and Registration System (FIRS): Every consignment of imported pet food must be registered through FIRS before customs clearance, a regulatory framework that formalizes quality assurance and traceability across the Kingdom's largely import-driven supply base.
• National Fisheries Development Program (NFDP) Collaboration: Delicious Food Factory has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Fisheries Development Program, a Vision 2030-aligned body, aimed at driving sustainable progress across the Kingdom's broader pet food and animal nutrition industry.
• Monsha'at E-Commerce Licensing Support: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) issued 40,953 e-commerce commercial records by the end of Q4 2024, directly widening the base of licensed digital merchants that is powering the pet food market's fastest-growing distribution channel.

Saudi Arabia Pet Food Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup By Pet Type:

• Dog Food
• Cat Food
• Others

Cat food dominates the pet type segment at 48.7% share in 2025 and grows at approximately 5.90% CAGR through 2034, as compact apartment living across Riyadh and Jeddah favours cats over larger dog breeds and owners increasingly select premium, breed-specific formulas. Dog food accounts for 39.5% and grows at roughly 4.50% CAGR, anchored by villa households and expatriate families, while other pet types, including birds, fish, and small mammals, hold 11.8% and advance at about 4.90% CAGR as niche categories widen.

Breakup By Product Type:

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

Breakup By Ingredient:

• Animal Derivatives
• Plant Derivatives
• Cereal Derivatives
• Others

Breakup By Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

Convenience stores lead distribution at 38.6% share in 2025, sustained by proximity to residential compounds and frequent small-basket purchasing, and grow at a moderate 5.30% CAGR. Supermarkets and hypermarkets hold 31.8% on the strength of weekly basket-add purchases, growing at about 4.00% CAGR, while online stores at 18.9% share are the fastest-growing channel at roughly 8.80% CAGR, and other channels, including pet specialty and veterinary outlets, account for 10.7%.

Competitive Landscape:

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the Saudi Arabia pet food market with detailed profiles of all major companies, including:

• Mars, Incorporated (Pedigree, Whiskas, Royal Canin)
• Nestle Purina (Pro Plan, Friskies, Purina ONE)
• Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Diet, Prescription Diet)
• Delicious Food Factory (Horayra, PUREVET, Kulaib)

The market is moderately consolidated at the branded tier, led by Mars, Incorporated and Nestle Purina, which together combine broad Gulf distribution with recognised global brand equity, while Hill's defends the clinical and veterinary-recommended niche through Science Diet and Prescription Diet. Delicious Food Factory, together with regional processors, is building a distinct and fast-growing domestic value tier, with no single company approaching a dominant share of total market volume and fragmentation heaviest in the unbranded and bulk feed segment.

What Does The Full Report Cover?

If you are tracking the Saudi Arabia pet food market for investment decisions, market entry planning, competitive benchmarking, or strategic advisory, IMARC Group's report gives you everything in one place:

• Complete market sizing in value terms with forecasts covering the full 2026-2034 projection period
• Quantified growth driver analysis with impact scoring across pet type, product type, ingredient, and distribution channel segments
• Sub-segment breakdowns for dog, cat, and other pet types, three product formats, four ingredient categories, and four distribution channels, each with individual share and CAGR data
• Competitive profiles of Mars, Incorporated, Nestle Purina, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Delicious Food Factory with strategic positioning analysis
• Value chain analysis, import compliance assessment, and market concentration mapping
• Latest technology trends covering digital retail, subscription models, ingredient traceability, and Vision 2030-driven local manufacturing opportunities shaping market competition across the Kingdom

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market

• July 2026: Nestle Purina announced an investment of CHF 520 Million to build a new integrated pet food manufacturing and logistics facility in Mantova, Italy, producing superpremium wet pet food for cats and dogs under key Purina brands to meet continued growth in pet-food demand, strengthening the company's international manufacturing network that supplies Gulf markets including Saudi Arabia.
• June 2026: Hill's Pet Nutrition launched new therapeutic formulas, Prescription Diet k/d + Derm Complete for dogs and k/d + z/d Hydrolyzed for cats, combining kidney function support with formulas addressing skin, gastrointestinal, and food-sensitivity needs, reinforcing its clinical and veterinary-recommended positioning in the Saudi market.
• March 2026: Mars-owned Champion Petfoods expanded its ORIJEN brand into fresh pet food with the launch of FRESHPREY, using fresh or raw animal ingredients including meat, organs, and bones among its first five ingredients, responding to rising Gulf demand for fresh, high-quality, protein-rich pet nutrition.

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Key Questions This Report Answers

• What is the current Saudi Arabia pet food market size and what is its projected value?
• Which pet type holds the largest share in the Saudi Arabia pet food market?
• What are the key drivers of Saudi Arabia pet food market growth?
• Which distribution channel dominates the Saudi Arabia pet food market and which is growing fastest?
• How is Vision 2030-driven local manufacturing and e-commerce licensing reshaping supply and distribution in the Saudi Arabia pet food industry?
• Who are the top companies in the Saudi Arabia pet food market and what are their competitive strategies?
• What are the investment and market entry opportunities across premium formats, digital-first distribution, and domestic manufacturing partnerships in Saudi Arabia?

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