The US pet food industry is growing steadily

Spending in the pet industry totalled $158 bn in 2025, according to APPA data in the ‘State of the Industry Report’ – marking a return to real growth for the US pet food market. This was also confirmed by Pete Scott, President and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. He pointed out that whilst steady growth had been recorded, this was largely due to inflation – a trend that had reversed last year. Revenue, in billions of US dollars, comprised 68.3 for food, 34.4 for supplies medical products, 41 for veterinary care and 14.3 for other categories.

Forecasts suggest that spending will reach $165 bn by 2026. This growth is closely linked to changing distribution channels and value-driven consumer behaviour. The total is expected to comprise 69.7 billion for food, 35.6 billion for supplies medical products, 42.4 billion for veterinary…