In Latin America, the pet food industry has quietly become one of the region’s fastest-growing sectors, attracting over US$1 billion in investments in just a few years. What was once considered a niche has evolved into a strategic industry driven by strong cultural and economic forces.
As pets are increasingly seen as family members, demand for premium, specialized, and healthy pet food has surged. Companies are responding with large-scale investments in manufacturing infrastructure, aiming to serve both domestic and export markets efficiently.
Latin America’s advantage lies in local raw materials, competitive production costs and free trade agreements. The result: a wave of investment sweeping from Mexico to Argentina. Below is a summary of key projects:
This surge is not a coincidence, but the result of four key drivers:
- Cultural shift toward pet humanization.
- Resilient demand, even during crises.
- Competitive industrial conditions in the region.
- A growing pet population, now surpassing 250 million pets.
Pet food is no longer a secondary category. It’s a high-value industry, generating jobs, boosting innovation, and offering long-term growth for those investing early. Latin America is not just following global trends — it’s shaping them.
