Facts And Figures 2012

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FEDIAF

The European Pet Food Industry

Facts & Figures

2012
FEDIAF
European Pet Food Industry Federation
Avenue Louise 89 · B - 1050 Brussels · Tel: + 32 2 536 05 20 [e-mail] · www.fediaf.org

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FEDIAF Facts & Figures 2012

Estimated number of
European households owning at least one pet animal

72 million households

Estimated percentage of
European households owning at least one cat or one dog

Europ. Union: Cats 24%, Dogs 25%
Europe: Cats 24%, Dogs 24%

Number of pet food producing companies

650 plants

Employment indirect employment is an estimation based on an approximate 200.000 veterinarians in
Europe, an estimated 60.000 pet specialist stores, medication/vaccination, suppliers to the pet food industry, pet accessories industry, trade shows, pet press, breeders, animal welfare organizations, transport...

Annual sales of pet food products

direct employment pet food industry: indirect employment:

50.000
500.000

Volume: 8.5 million tons
Turnover: € 13.8 billion

Annual value of pet related products and services this estimated figure includes in particular breeders, dog training, pet accessories, grooming, veterinarians, insurances, medication, vaccination...

Turnover: € 11 billion

Annual growth rate of the pet food industry
(average value over the past 3 years)

2.0 %

Sources: Figures from FEDIAF and its member associations, pet food companies and estimations based thereupon when indicated

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FEDIAF Facts & Figures 2012

Pet population at a glance
Total European Union: 204.947.400*
*) For birds, aquaria, small mammals and reptiles excl. Baltic States

Aquaria 9.387.000

Reptiles 7.742.400

Bird 39.229.000
Dog 60.847.000

Small mammal
21.250.000
Cat 66.492.000

Total Europe: 271.141.700

Aquaria 14.847.000

Reptiles 8.597.400

Bird 53.996.000
Dog 75.342.300

Small mammal