Рынок товаров для животных: Европа
Europe is the world’s second-largest pet region, with roughly 299 million pets across 139 million households (FEDIAF). Mature markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy anchor the region, while Central and Eastern Europe are expanding rapidly. The market is shaped by premium nutrition, sustainability, veterinary services and strict pet-food regulation.
Pet Population · Europe
Pet population estimates for Europe, sourced from the European pet food industry federation's annual statistical report.
| Dogs (pet population) | 91,205,000 |
| Cats (pet population) | 110,861,000 |
| Aquaria (fish) | 27,749,000 |
| Terraria (reptiles & amphibians) | 9,882,000 |
| Total pets (all species) | 239,697,000 |
| Total pets (excl. aquaria)* | 278,406,000 |
Source: FEDIAF Facts & Figures 2026 (2026). *FEDIAF reports "total pets" excluding aquaria; the all-species total above is summed from the four pet-type columns.
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ShroomRoom sp. z o.o.
ManufacturerTerrarium Decoration (2) We are a Poland based manufacturer focused on two areas: exotic plants for naturalistic terrarium design, and functional mushrooms. Our in house team includes formally trained botanists, which allows us to develop products that perform reliably while...
♡Smart Molecule LLC
ManufacturerCompany Profile Molecule is a technology-driven company focused on improving water quality through patented H2Q water modulation. We develop water conditioning systems designed to enhance the biological properties of water before it is consumed. Our products address hydration as a...
♡The Innocent Pet CAre Compnay Ltd
ManufacturerCompany Profile Good Afternoon, I hope you are well My name is Phil Senior and I am writing to introduce The Innocent Pet Care Company , a leading provider of quality dog/cat food and treats. You may be already familiar...
♡BIOMVERSE HOLDING SP. Z O.O.
ManufacturerCompany Profile SOILICO specializes in producing substrates that meet the needs of modern terrarium hobbyists. When producing our substrates, we focus on carefully selected ingredients that provide optimal conditions for animals. Thanks to their properties, they help maintain the appropriate...
♡Innova Biotechnology spólka z o.o.
ManufacturerCompany Profile We specialize in the discovery, production, and marketing of innovative non-antibiotic products aimed at controlling bacterial pathogens across environmental, food processing, and medical settings. By leveraging precision biology, we modulate the microbiome to enhance animal and human health,...
♡Avalon Petfood BV
ExporterCompany Profile Avalon Petfood is a Dutch premium pet food brand founded with a clear mission: to provide dogs and cats with high-quality, nutritious and complete food they can truly thrive on. As part of a family-owned group with long-standing...
♡Officine Cosmeceutiche
ManufacturerCompany Profile Good morning, my name is Lisa and I am the Account Manager of Officine Cosmeceutiche. We are an italian company that produce bio and natural grooming products for dogs, cats and horses. Our company was born from a...
♡Sea Horse IPC BV
ManufacturerCompany Profile Sea Horse IPC B.V. is a leading European manufacturer and exporter of high-quality products for aquariums and ponds. We are best known for the brand eSHa, offering a strong portfolio of fish medications, water treatments and health products...
♡Kawafel Sp z o.o.
ManufacturerCompany Profile At TOP PET, we're passionate about crafting premium pet food that nourishes pets from the inside out. We believe every pet deserves the best, and we're excited about the possibility of bringing our unique recipes to your market....
♡Diana Pet Food (Symrise)
BrandBrittany-based pet food ingredient supplier specialised in palatability enhancers and functional ingredients, serving manufacturers worldwide with formulation s
♡Everland Petfood
BrandFrench pet food brand created in 2001, making duck-first dog and cat kibble in its own Vendée factory for garden centres and supermarkets, exported across Europ
♡Fidele (Le Graet Group)
BrandFamily cannery in Guingamp founded in 1967, producing around 100 million wet pet food cans yearly and France's last family-run cannery dedicated to pet food, ma
♡Les Recettes de Daniel
BrandFamily brand created by animal nutritionist Daniel Detraz in Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg, producing dog, cat and ferret food and treats in France from locally sourced
♡NACSAS
BrandBrittany dog-treat factory founded in 2002, processing over 12 million pig ears a year, selling under its WOUAF! brand and producing retailer private label.
♡Sauvale Production
BrandFamily-run Mayenne plant and France's first organic dry pet food factory, with a 1,800 sqm automated line up to 500 tonnes monthly, Canichef/Felichef brands and
♡Sofars
BrandVendée contractor founded in 1988, holding its own approved site FR 85 021 001, making liquid, powder and gel supplements for pets and livestock with custom for
♡Sogofa
BrandFamily pet food wholesaler founded in 1971 in Dordogne, selling its Perfect Dog brand made in Vendée plus Arion and other brands to pet shops, kennels and hunti
♡Planned Packaging Films Ltd
ImporterCompany Profile PPFL are European suppliers of a wide range of both film on the reel and pre made pouches. We supply a range of pet food bags and various materials. Contact Details Planned Packaging Films Ltd Company Name:
♡Cecoagro
ManufacturerDry Dog Food (2) Avantis Pet is a range of high quality dog and cat food with plastic premium packaging Our Products
♡Agro Trader-STRUHAR G.A.P. doo
ManufacturerCompany Profile A startup company that was founded with the idea of creating a unique premium product that pets will love. An improved alternative (sugar free) hydration than water hydration. We develop innovative products in the PET industry that we...
♡Nagyhegyesi Takarmány Kft
ManufacturerCompany Profile NashiDay is a 100% family owned pet food producer, established in 1993. We are a very flexible producer in central Europe, specialised for the private label market which is represents around 90% of our dry and wet product...
♡KLYBECK LIFE SCIENCES AG
ManufacturerCompany Profile Klybeck Group has built decades of success in the manufacturing and development of veterinary care products and producing veterinary vaccines and pharma products for poultry and livestock animals. With over 35 years of diverse expertise across the biopharmaceutical...
♡⚖️ Europe Pet Regulations & Compliance
Knowledge Center →🍖 Pet Food Regulation (EU framework)
Pet food is legally "feed" under EU law: Regulation (EC) 767/2009 (labelling/marketing), Feed Hygiene Reg. (EC) 183/2005 and the Animal By-Products Reg. (EU) 142/2011 (pet-food provisions added by Reg. (EU) 2017/2279). Labels must state complete vs complementary feed, FBO details, batch, additives and a consumer helpline. Additives need EFSA-authorised approval under Reg. (EC) 1831/2003.
🧸 Pet Product Standards
Pet accessories fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (from Dec 2024) and REACH (Reg. 1907/2006) for hazardous substances. Pet toys are explicitly outside the Toy Safety Directive and covered by GPSR. Electronic pet devices follow RoHS.
📥 Import Requirements (third countries)
Animal-derived pet food is an animal by-product: it may enter the EU only from TRACES-listed countries and establishments, with a veterinary health certificate and pre-notification via CHED-P ≥24h before arrival at a Border Control Post. HS 2309 retail dog/cat food faces ~9.6% MFN duty; goods from Russia/Belarus face 50%.
📤 Export Requirements
EU exporters need an Export Health Certificate and EU TRACES listing. Intra-EU/EEA trade is free. FEDIAF reports ~€29.4B EU pet-food sales and 8.6 Mt sold in 2024 (140M households, 49% pet-owning).
🚢 Europe Pet Trade & Export Intelligence
📥 Key Import Segments
- Pet food & treats~5.7–6.8 Mt (≈US$15–17.6B, 2024); top extra-EU sources China (~23% share in 2023), Thailand, Brazil, Turkey.
- Toys & accessoriesSignificant intra-EU trade.
- Health & supplementsGrowing import demand.
📤 Key Export Segments
- Manufactured pet productsDominated by intra-EU trade.
- Private-label pet foodStrong EU manufacturing.
- IngredientsSignificant outbound.
🌍 Trading Network
- Germany / France / NetherlandsCore EU producers
- United KingdomMajor non-EU partner (post-Brexit)
- Thailand / Brazil / ChinaKey extra-EU suppliers
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