Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market

Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market (2024 to 2029)

The European pet food nutraceuticals market is expected to reach USD 1.74 billion in 2024 and anticipated to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2029, estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 4.08% during the forecast period 2024 to 2029.

Nutraceuticals are one of the fastest-growing segments of the pet industry. The usage of pet supplements and nutraceuticals is a rather recent practice in veterinary medicine.

Pet food supplements are classified as either dietary or therapeutic supplements. Dietary supplements are substances combined with pet foods to make them nutritionally whole and well-adjusted. Therapeutic supplements (also known as nutraceuticals) are foods that are taken orally to provide a health advantage, either for deterrence or treatment of a disease.

The growth of the European pet food nutraceuticals market is majorly driven by factors such as increasing urbanization, rising wages, implementation of channel-specific product expansion, and varying lifestyles, leading to a drop in birth rates and an increase in the number of single-person families. Pets are considered as family members and thus the user predilection for nutrition-empowered pet food is further driving the pet food nutraceutical market.

However, factors such as different regulatory bodies, lack of recognition of pet food in underdeveloped countries, and lack of raw materials are restraining the growth of the market in this region.

REPORT COVERAGE

This market research report on the European pet food nutraceuticals market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market Analysis By Ingredient Type

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Proteins And Peptides
• Milk Bio Actives
• Probiotics, Dietary Fibre
• Others

Among these, Omega 3 fatty acids lead the Pet Food Nutraceuticals market, followed by Probiotics. This demand is largely driven by age-associated diseases in pets like joint deterioration and cognitive dysfunction.

Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market Analysis By Function Type

• Nutrition/Therapeutic
• Supplements

Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market Analysis By Pet Type

• Cats
• Fish
• Dogs
• Bird
• Others

Under this segment, dogs and cats lead the market accounting for a combined share of 75% of the market.

Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market Analysis By Application Type

• Weight Management
• Immune System
• Food Allergies
• Pain Relief
• Digestive Health
• Skin And Coat
• Eye Care
• Others

Under this segment, the Immune system leads the market, followed by Food Allergies and Pain Relief.

Europe Pet Food Nutraceuticals Market By Country

• United Kingdom
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Amongst these, the UK leads the pet food nutraceuticals market in Europe, whereas Spain is the most rapidly developing market, expanding at a CAGR of 5.21% during the forecast period. Italy is also one of the key markets for pet food nutraceuticals in Europe. However, owing to swollen inflation rates, the market in Italy is projected to increase at a sluggish rate during the forecast period.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

The major players in this market are focusing on the areas of Digestive health, weight management, and beauty (Skin and Coat). The major companies dominating the pet food nutraceuticals market in this region are Diana Group, BASF SE, Chr. Hansen A/S, Kemin Industries Inc., Nutraceutical International LLC, and Royal DSM N.V.