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Dog Treats Industry Statistics

Mars Petcare leads with 22% global share (2023)—and US millennial owners spend $1,200 annually. Explore the demand drivers behind these numbers.
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Dog Treats Industry Statistics
Samuel NorbergWritten by Samuel Norberg·Edited by Margot Villeneuve·Fact-checked by Nicholas Chambers
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Dog treats sales are being reshaped by where consumers live, what they value, and which product formats are winning. In the US, demand is strong for premium and organic options, with 25–44 year olds buying premium treats monthly (68%), while soft chewy treats outsell biscuits by 40%. Globally, categories like dental chews (25% share) and rawhide alternatives show rapid growth, alongside new trends such as novel proteins and subscription delivery.

Key Takeaways

  • Mars Petcare holds 22% global dog treats market share in 2023.
  • Nestle Purina captured 18% of US dog treats sales in 2022.
  • General Mills (Blue Buffalo) grew 12% in treats segment.
  • US millennial pet owners spent $1,200 annually on dog treats in 2023.
  • 68% of US dog owners aged 25-44 purchase premium dog treats monthly.
  • Women account for 62% of dog treat purchases in Europe.
  • The global dog treats market size was valued at USD 11.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 18.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.4%.
  • In the US, dog treat sales reached $6.8 billion in 2022, representing 28% of the total pet treats market.
  • The organic dog treats segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030 due to rising demand for natural products.
  • Dental chews represent 25% of all dog treat purchases globally.
  • Soft chewy treats outsell biscuits by 40% in the US market.
  • Rawhide alternatives grew 35% in sales volume in 2023.
  • 65% of new dog treat launches in 2023 featured novel proteins like insect or duck.
  • Personalized nutrition treats via DNA testing grew 45% in adoption.
  • Subscription box services for treats reached 12 million US subscribers.

Dog treats are surging globally to USD 18.5 billion by 2030 as premium, organic, and dental demand drive growth.

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01 · Category

Competitive Landscape19 stats

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Mars Petcare holds 22% global dog treats market share in 2023.
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Nestle Purina captured 18% of US dog treats sales in 2022.
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General Mills (Blue Buffalo) grew 12% in treats segment.
04
Colgate-Palmolive (Hill's) leads dental treats with 28% share.
05
Private labels from Walmart and Amazon: 25% combined share.
06
Spectrum Brands (Goodnites treats) expanded 15% YoY.
07
J.M. Smucker (Milk-Bone) holds 14% US biscuit treats share.
08
Freshpet refrigerated treats gained 20% market penetration.
09
Chewy Inc. private brand IAMS treats: 8% growth.
10
ADM (animal nutrition) supplies 30% of treat ingredients to top brands.
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Redbarn leads natural treats with 10% indie market share.
12
Zuke's (Nestle) mini treats dominate training category at 22%.
13
Wellness Pet (CPG) natural segment: 16% share growth.
14
Canadian brands like The Honest Kitchen: 5% import share in US.
15
Chinese exporters hold 12% of low-cost treats in Asia.
16
Local Hero Brands in Europe: 35% combined regional share.
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Big Heart Pet (Smucker) Milkbone: 19% chewy treats share.
18
India’s Drools brand leads local with 25% domestic share.
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Australia’s Black Hawk: 11% premium treats share down under.
Interpretation

Competitive Landscape Interpretation

In the competitive dog treats landscape, the leaders remain dominant with Mars Petcare at 22% global share while private labels from Walmart and Amazon already hold 25% combined, and brands like General Mills grew 12% to keep pace with shifting consumer choice.

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Consumer Demographics18 stats

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US millennial pet owners spent $1,200 annually on dog treats in 2023.
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68% of US dog owners aged 25-44 purchase premium dog treats monthly.
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Women account for 62% of dog treat purchases in Europe.
04
45% of Gen Z dog owners prefer organic treats, vs 28% of Boomers.
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Households with children under 12 buy 25% more dog treats annually.
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Urban dog owners in Asia spend 40% more on treats than rural ones.
07
55% of US senior citizens (65+) buy dental health treats for dogs.
08
Hispanic Americans represent 22% of dog treat buyers, growing fastest.
09
Single-person households purchase 18% of all dog treats in the UK.
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72% of high-income ($100k+) US households buy functional treats.
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Baby boomers own 30% of dogs and spend most per capita on treats.
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38% of first-time dog owners aged 18-24 opt for subscription treats.
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African American pet owners buy 15% more dental treats.
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Rural US dog owners prefer bulk treats, buying 2x volume of urban.
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60% of European dog owners over 50 prioritize low-calorie treats.
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College-educated owners 3x more likely to buy gourmet treats.
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LGBTQ+ households spend 28% above average on dog treats.
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50% of remote workers increased treat purchases by 20% in 2023.
Interpretation

Consumer Demographics Interpretation

Consumer demographics show a clear premium shift as US owners aged 25 to 44 make up 68% of those buying premium dog treats monthly, alongside Gen Z leading the organic trend with 45% versus 28% of Boomers.

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Market Size And Growth21 stats

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The global dog treats market size was valued at USD 11.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 18.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.4%.
02
In the US, dog treat sales reached $6.8 billion in 2022, representing 28% of the total pet treats market.
03
The organic dog treats segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030 due to rising demand for natural products.
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North America holds 35% of the global dog treats market share in 2023, driven by high pet ownership rates.
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Premium dog treats accounted for 42% of total dog treat revenues in Europe in 2022.
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The Asia-Pacific dog treats market is forecasted to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.1% from 2023 to 2028.
07
US dog treat e-commerce sales surged 15% YoY in 2023, reaching $2.1 billion.
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Functional dog treats market valued at $1.4 billion globally in 2023, with 10% annual growth.
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Private label dog treats captured 22% market share in the US in 2023.
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The dental dog treats segment grew 12% in 2022, valued at $1.8 billion worldwide.
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Global dog treats production volume reached 2.5 million tons in 2023.
12
UK dog treats market expanded by 6.5% in 2023 to £1.2 billion.
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Freeze-dried dog treats market size hit $850 million in 2023, CAGR 11% projected.
14
Brazil's dog treats sector grew 14% in 2022, reaching BRL 2.5 billion.
15
Grain-free dog treats sales increased 18% YoY in North America in 2023.
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The global vegan dog treats market is expected to reach $500 million by 2027 at 8.5% CAGR.
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Australia dog treats market valued at AUD 450 million in 2023, up 7%.
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Training treats segment comprised 15% of US dog treats sales in 2023.
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China's dog treats market grew 20% in 2023 to CNY 15 billion.
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Soft and chewy dog treats held 30% global market share in 2023.
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India dog treats market projected to grow at 12% CAGR to 2028.
Interpretation

Market Size And Growth Interpretation

The global dog treats market is set to expand from $11.2 billion in 2023 to $18.5 billion by 2030, reflecting strong market-size momentum that is especially supported by faster growth in categories like organic treats at a 9.2% CAGR and by regional demand such as North America holding 35% of the market in 2023.

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Product Types And Sales17 stats

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Dental chews represent 25% of all dog treat purchases globally.
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Soft chewy treats outsell biscuits by 40% in the US market.
03
Rawhide alternatives grew 35% in sales volume in 2023.
04
Jerky-style treats hold 18% market share in Asia-Pacific.
05
Training treats sales up 22% among small breed dog owners.
06
Freeze-dried meat treats priced at premium, average $15 per lb.
07
Biscuit treats dominate bulk sales, 55% of supermarket volume.
08
Calorie-controlled treats for overweight dogs: 12% sales growth.
09
Collagen-infused treats launched, capturing 5% of functional segment.
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Vegan protein treats: 8% of total plant-based pet sales.
11
Long-lasting chews average 4-hour durability, top seller in EU.
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Mini treats for toy breeds: 15% market niche growth.
13
Peanut butter flavored treats: 28% flavor preference in surveys.
14
Hip and joint supplements in treats: $900M segment in 2023.
15
Dehydrated treats retain 92% nutrients vs baked 70%.
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Pumpkin-based digestive treats: 20% YoY sales rise.
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Salmon oil omega treats: premium segment leader at 25% share.
Interpretation

Product Types And Sales Interpretation

Dental chews lead dog treat purchases at 25% globally while demand is shifting toward specific product formats, including soft chewy treats that outsell biscuits by 40% in the US and rawhide alternatives that jumped 35% in 2023, making product type a major driver of sales momentum.
report visual · Key figures

Dog treats market is expanding fast

Growth is projected to accelerate through 2030, with especially strong momentum in organic and Asia-Pacific segments.

7.4%
The global dog treats market size was valued at USD 11.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 18.5 billion by 2
9.2%
The organic dog treats segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030 due to rising demand for natural
8.1%
The Asia-Pacific dog treats market is forecasted to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.1% from 2023 to 2028.
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