Dog and cat food exports from the United States to Chile have nearly tripled since 2015, from US$13 million to more than US$36 million in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The agency forecast that retail sales of dog food in Chile will increase 29% to more than US$1 billion annually by 2027. Cat food sales were projected to rise 45% to more than US$600 million annually. The Chilean pet food market
Imports dominate the Chilean pet food market. The high cost of shipping European and Asian products potentially creates opportunities for U.S. pet foods, according to the FAS.
Chilean pet food companies
Chile has local pet food production as well. These two companies appear in the Top Pet Food Companies database.
- Since entering the pet food market in 2011, Empresas Carozzi has continued a string of acquisitions to become a leading South American supplier. The Chilean company is a subsidiary of Carozzi S.A., which is already active in international food and agriculture markets.
- Annual revenue 2023: US$160.00
- Brands: Master Cat, Master Dog, Cachupin, Nutri Balance
- Champion Pet Care (Proa) is a privately held Chilean firm founded in the 1990s. The company is engaged in research, development and production of animal feed.
- Annual revenue 2023: US$120.00
- Brands: Champion Dog, Champion Cat, Champion Mini Pets, Sabrocat, Sabrokan, Monge
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