In an online survey by Rakuten Insight, Japanese respondents reported 11% ownership rates for both cats and dogs, compared to 59% on average for people in East and South Asian nations included in the survey. In Japan, 72% stated that they were not currently raising any pets at all. Ratuken’s analysts conducted their survey in January 2021. Despite Japan’s relatively low pet ownership rate, numerous pet food companies are based in the country. These Japan-based companies appear in Petfood Industry’s Top Company’s Current Data.
DoggyMan H.A. Co., Ltd.
- Annual Revenue: US$194,310,000
- Brands: DoggyMan, CattyMan, MinianiMan
Inaba Petfood
- Annual Revenue: US$245,880,000
- Brands: CIAO, TOROMI, TWINS. L Cup, Kin no Dashi, PURE, Cozy Life, Churu, INABA, Wan
Maruha Nichiro Corporation
- Annual Revenue: US$135,840,000
- Brands: Miaw Miaw, Kin-can, Yaizu-no-Maguro, Jun-can, Kenko-can, Kuro-can, Kingfisher, Dog Mom, Cat Mom
MG Group
- Annual Revenue: US$186,900,000
- Brands: Friend, Styles, Healthy Menu, Marukan, Nisso, Sunrise, NaturaHa, Pro Style CASA, Rose, Minimal Land, Manpuku Timothy, Delica, Minimal PRO, REPsi
Nippon Pet Food
- Annual Revenue: US$105,510,000
- Brands: Dog food: Vita One, Combo, Beauty Pro, Lacine, Gotouchi Meguri. Cat food: Mio, Combo, Beauty Pro, Lacine. Fish, Birds and Small animals food: Angel, Swimmy, Charmy, Q-Chan, Birdie
Petline Ltd.
- Annual Revenue: US$250,000,000
- Brands: Medycoat, Medyfas, Canet, Professional Balance, JP Style, Carat, Kaiseki
Unicharm Corp.
- Annual Revenue: US$828,730,000
- Brands: Grand Deli, Best Balance, Physicalife Dog , Aiken Genki, Silver Plate (dogs); AllWell, Physicalife Cat, Neko Genki, Silver Spoon (cats)
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The Petfood Industry Top Pet Food Companies project annually surveys dog, cat and other pet food companies. The project endeavors to continuously expand the range of companies within the rankings. To be considered for inclusion in the yearly rankings, please contact: [email protected].
