Germany is home to some of the largest pet populations in Europe. The European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) reported 10,600,000 pet dogs and 15,200,000 pet cats in Germany.
In 2023, the German pet care market rose to a record height of 7 billion Euros (US$7.55 billion), according to sessions and press conferences during Interzoo 2024. Pet food sales accounted for more than half of the total, reaching 4.495 billion Euros (US$4.85 billion) in brick-and-mortar outlets. Online pet care sales reached 1.316 billion Euros (US$1.42 billion), although this figure wasn’t divided into product categories.
This year has seen some business movement in the German pet food industry. The VAFO Group, a leading European pet food manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of the remaining stake in the German family-run business, Allco Tiernahrung. Westfleisch, Germany's second largest meat marketer, expands its range of pet food products with the acquisition of The Petfood Company.
The following seven Germany-based pet food companies appeared in Petfood Industry’s Top Company’s Database with their 2023 annual revenues.
Heristo AG
Annual revenue 2023: US$770 million
Brands: Carny, Integra Protect, GranCarno, Vom Feinsten, Rafiné, Kaytee, Exact, Daya, Amigo, Apollo, Athena and Milkies
Deuerer
Annual revenue 2023: US$750 million
Brands: Webbox, TastyBone, Meatiful, Spike's, WildThings, Feathers & Beaky, The Original Davies, Oceanic, Vitakraft, Bob Martin, Felight, aniMate, Rufus through Vitakraft: Poésie, VitaNature, Cat Yums, Pro Vita, Kracker, Vita Verde, Vita Garden
Rondo Food
Annual revenue 2023: US$218 million
Bewital Petfood GmbH & Co. KG
Annual revenue 2023: US$175 million
Brands: Belcando, Leonardo, Bewi Dog, Bewi Cat, Dogland
Vitakraft Pet Care GmbH & Co.
Annual revenue 2023: US$161.30 million
Brands: Vitakraft, Poésie, Vita Nature, Vita Garden, Pro Vita, Kracker, Vita Verde
Interquell
Annual revenue 2023: US$70 million
Brands: Happy Dog, Happy Cat, Goood, FischFit
Gimborn
Annual revenue 2023: US$52 million
Brands: GimCat, GimDog, Biokat’s, Simply Kind Hearted