Vladislav VorotnikovVorotnikov is a Georgia-based journalist covering the pet food and feed markets.From the AuthorGlobal CommerceThe Strait of Hormuz crisis tests the pet food industry's resilienceThree months into the blockade, industry associations report limited impact on pet food so far, though energy costs and shipping disruption remain serious concerns.Global CommercePakistani pet food makers target Gulf boom as export ambitions risePakistani manufacturers are eyeing Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider GCC as their most viable first step toward building an international export presence.Global CommerceRussia sets pet food export record as domestic oversupply loomsRussian producers are turning to new markets in the Middle East and Asia as a widening gap between supply and demand pressures the domestic market.EuropeEurope’s pet food makers rebalance pack sizesManufacturers are turning to smaller formats and SKU rationalization to defend volumes and maintain accessible shelf prices amid sustained consumer price sensitivity.EuropeHalal pet food struggles to gain traction in EuropeHalal requirements for human food traditionally do not apply to food for animals, and pricing and availability challenges may be deterring growth.Pet Food MarketBranded pet food holds ground against private label in EuropePrivate label's rapid expansion during Europe's economic crisis is decelerating, though the segment continues gaining ground in Eastern Europe and Russia.Pet Food MarketCat adoption surge drives Bangladesh pet food market growthLocal production emerges as import demand reaches $43 million annually, with cats representing 90% of pet ownership.Pet Food MarketPet food investments flow into Eastern EuropeDespite economic headwinds, Eastern Europe is seeing an influx of investment in pet food productionPet Food MarketRussian pet food market slows amid tax threatsRussia's pet food market reached US$6.2 billion in 2024 but faces mounting challenges from proposed excise taxes and record-high interest rates that could derail its trajectory as Europe's largest pet food market.Pet Food MarketPakistan's pet food industry pivots to local production as import duties soarRising import tariffs drive domestic manufacturing boom, but market demand struggles to keep pace with new capacity.Pet Food MarketIran’s pet food dilemma: Import bans, inflation squeeze pet owners and brandsWith foreign pet food smuggled and local products facing quality concerns, Iranian pet parents and manufacturers navigate a strained and uncertain market.Pet Food MarketRussian pet food market braces for new price hikeRussian pet food prices continue to climb in 2025, with premium and super premium products seeing the steepest increases due to import restrictions, labeling requirements and taxation.Page 1 of 5Next Page
