Summary

Dog food is specially formulated for dogs and other related canines and usually contains meat, corn, wheat, rice, vegetable oil, animal fat, bone meal, etc. Due to unfavourable climatic conditions, owning a dog was not feasible in Saudi Arabia. However, the trend of dog ownership has gained momentum over the years, supported by rising standards of living and increasing disposable incomes. Moreover, the owners treat their dogs like a member of the family and are willing to provide the best amenities for them. These factors have created a huge demand for dog food in Saudi Arabia. According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Saudi Arabia Dog Food Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the Saudi Arabia dog food market is expected to exhibit strong growth during 2021-2026.

The demand for premium dog food products with better nutrient content and palatability is increasing among the pet owners, thereby stimulating the market growth in the region. Further, in line with the changing needs of the consumers, the manufacturers are introducing product variants with innovative flavours. Apart from this, the dog owners are shifting towards online shopping as it negates geographical limitations and provides convenience. As a result of this, online retailing is rapidly emerging as one of the most preferred distribution channels in Saudi Arabia. In addition, various dog food companies have started focusing on attractive packaging as it plays an important role in creating a positive brand image and expanding the consumer-base. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the Saudi Arabia dog food Market to grow at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period (2021-2026).

Market Summary:

Market Breakup by Product Tye:

Based on product type, the market has been segmented as dry food, wet and canned food, and snacks and treats. Currently, dry food dominates the market, holding the largest share.

Market Breakup by Ingredients:

On the basis of ingredients, animal derivatives represent the largest segment, followed by the plant and cereal derivatives.

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

The market has also been segregated on the basis of distribution channel into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores and online stores. Amongst these, convenience stores hold the largest market share.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the Saudi Arabia dog food market has also been examined with some of the key players being Mars Petcare, Nestle, Hills and Del.


This report provides a deep insight into the Saudi Arabia dog food market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the dog food market in any manner. Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Saudi Arabia dog food market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
Which are the popular product types in the market?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Saudi Arabia dog food market?
What are the key ingredients in the market?
What are the major distribution channels in the market?
What are the price trends of dog food?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia dog food industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia dog food industry?
What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia dog food market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia dog food market?
What are the key requirements for setting up a Dog food manufacturing plant?
How is Dog food manufactured?
What are the various unit operations involved in a Dog food manufacturing plant?
What is the total size of land required for setting up a Dog food manufacturing plant?
What are the machinery requirements for setting up a Dog food manufacturing plant?
What are the raw material requirements for setting up a Dog food manufacturing plant?
What are the packaging requirements for Dog food?
What are the transportation requirements for Dog food?
What are the utility requirements for setting up a Dog food manufacturing plant?
What are the manpower requirements for setting up a Dog food manufacturing plant?

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Table of Contents

1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 GCC Dog Food Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
5.4 Market Breakup by Ingredient
5.5 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
5.6 Market Breakup by Region
5.7 Market Forecast
6 Saudi Arabia Dog Food Market
6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Market Performance
6.3 Impact of COVID-19
6.4 Market Breakup by Product Type
6.5 Market Breakup by Ingredient
6.6 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
6.7 Market Forecast
6.8 SWOT Analysis
6.8.1 Overview
6.8.2 Strengths
6.8.3 Weaknesses
6.8.4 Opportunities
6.8.5 Threats
6.9 Value Chain Analysis
6.9.1 Overview
6.9.2 Research and Development
6.9.3 Raw Material Procurement
6.9.4 Manufacturing
6.9.5 Marketing
6.9.6 Distribution
6.9.7 End-Use
6.10 Porters Five Forces Analysis
6.10.1 Overview
6.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.10.4 Degree of Competition
6.10.5 Threat of New Entrants
6.10.6 Threat of Substitutes
6.11 Price Analysis
6.11.1 Price Indicators
6.11.2 Price Trends
6.11.3 Margins Analysis
6.12 Key Success and Risk Factors
7 Market Breakup by Product Type
7.1 Dry Food
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Wet and Canned Food
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Snacks and Treats
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Ingredient
8.1 Animal Derivates
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Plant Derivates
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Cereals Derivative
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Others
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Performance by Distribution Channel
9.1 Convenience Stores
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Online Stores
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Others
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Market Structure
10.2 Key Players
10.3 Profiles of Key Players
11 Dog Food Manufacturing Process
11.1 Product Overview
11.2 Detailed Process Flow
11.3 Various Types of Unit Operations Involved
11.4 Mass Balance and Raw Material Requirements
12 Project Details and Requirements
12.1 Land Requirements
12.2 Construction Requirements
12.3 Plant Machinery
12.4 Raw Material Requirements
12.5 Packaging Requirements
12.6 Transportation Requirements
12.7 Utility Requirements
12.8 Manpower Requirements
12.9 Other Capital Investments

List of Figure

Figure 1: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: GCC: Dog Food Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015-2020
Figure 3: GCC: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2020
Figure 4: GCC: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Ingredient (in %), 2020
Figure 5: GCC: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2020
Figure 6: GCC: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2020
Figure 7: GCC: Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 8: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015-2020
Figure 9: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2020
Figure 10: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Ingredient (in %), 2020
Figure 11: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2020
Figure 12: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 13: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 14: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 15: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 16: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2015 & 2020
Figure 17: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2021-2026
Figure 18: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Price Structure Analysis (in %)
Figure 19: Saudi Arabia: Dry Dog Food Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 20: Saudi Arabia: Dry Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 21: Saudi Arabia: Wet and Canned Dog Food Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 22: Saudi Arabia: Wet and Canned Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 23: Saudi Arabia: Snacks and Treats Dog Food Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 24: Saudi Arabia: Snacks and Treats Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 25: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Ingredients Derived from Animal) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 26: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Ingredients Derived from Animal) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 27: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Ingredients Derived from Plant) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 28: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Ingredients Derived from Plant) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 29: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Ingredients Derived from Cereals) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 30: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Ingredients Derived from Cereals) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 31: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Other Ingredients) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 32: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food (Other Ingredients) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 33: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Sales through Convenience Stores (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 34: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales through Convenience Stores (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 35: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Sales through Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 36: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales through Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 37: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Sales through Online Stores (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 38: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales through Online Stores (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 39: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Million US$), 2015 & 2020
Figure 40: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Figure 41: Dog Food Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow
Figure 42: Dog Food Manufacturing: Conversion Rate of Products
Figure 43: Dog Food Manufacturing: Packaging Requirements
Figure 44: Dog Food Manufacturing: Breakup of Capital Costs (in %)
Figure 45: Dog Food Industry: Profit Margins at Various Levels of the Supply Chain
Figure 46: Dog Food Manufacturing: Breakup by Total Production Cost (in %)

List of Table

Table 1: GCC: Dog Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2020 and 2026
Table 2: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2020 and 2026
Table 3: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Table 4: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Ingredient (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Table 5: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in Million US$), 2021-2026
Table 6: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Competitive Structure
Table 7: Saudi Arabia: Dog Food Market: Key Players