Chile Pet Food Market Growth Analysis - Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

Chile Pet Food Market Outlook

The Chile pet food market size reached approximately USD 1633 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 2587.1 million by 2034.

Key Takeaways

• With the rising adoption of companion animals, pet ownership in Chile has significantly increased, especially dog ownership.

• Chile imported $417 million worth of animal food in 2022, ranking as the 32nd largest importer globally. In the same year, animal food remained the 40th most imported item in Chile.

• Argentina, the US, China, Brazil, and the Netherlands are the primary locations for Chile for importing animal food.

The increasing ownership of pets in Chile is fuelling the Chile pet food market growth. A growing number of Chilean families are welcoming pets into their homes for a variety of reasons. In response to the surge in mental health issues, doctors are recommending pet adoption, as it is believed that animals can help alleviate conditions like anxiety, stress, and depression. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has positively influenced companion animal adoption rates, leading to a higher market demand.

As the number of pets in Chilean households continues to rise, reaching a staggering population of 12.5 million dogs and cats in the year 2023 , the demand for pet food has experienced a significant surge. Pet owners in Chile are increasingly prioritising the nutritional needs of their beloved companions, recognising the importance of providing them with high-quality sustenance, consequently driving up the Chile pet food market share.

The Chilean government has been actively taking measures to ensure the distribution of high-quality animal feed and pet food products within the country. According to the Agricultural and Livestock Service of Chile, more than 147 new imported pet food product varieties were authorised and registered in the local market in 2021. Out of these, 69% were dog food products, while the remaining were cat food products. Royal Canin Argentina and Royal Canin Brasil are some of the leading companies in the premium pet food segment. They together registered 32 new prescription products in the Q1 of 2021. Some of these products belong to the VHN veterinary line and cater to both dogs and cats.

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Market Segmentation

Chile Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Dog Food

• Cat Food

• Others

Market Breakup by Product Type

• Dry Pet Food

• Wet and Canned Pet Food

• Snacks and Treats

Market Breakup by Price

• Mass Products

• Premium Products

Market Breakup by Ingredient Type

• Animal Derived

• Plant Derived

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets and Supermarkets

• Speciality Stores

• Online

• Others

Competitive Landscape

The market participants are increasingly focusing on the production of nutrient-rich and organic pet foods to meet the diverse needs of their customers.

• Mars Incorporated

• Nestlé S.A.

• Total Alimentos SA

• PremieRpet®

• Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

• The J.M. Smucker Company

• General Mills Inc.

• Schell & Kampeter, Inc.

• Alphia, Inc.

• Unicharm Corporation

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report