Pet food imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pet food worth $1.69 billion (701.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.69B | 701.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 667.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.32B | 601.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.19B | 602.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 566.9K t |
| 2019 | $966.2M | 541.4K t |
| 2018 | $932.1M | 537.7K t |
| 2017 | $892.7M | 502.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pet food from
Most of the value came from Germany (16%), France (15%), Netherlands (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $267.1M | 16% |
| France | $253.9M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $216.0M | 13% |
| Poland | $197.7M | 12% |
| Ireland | $173.4M | 10% |
| China | $132.2M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $82.0M | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | $66.0M | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $59.9M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $44.5M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pet food exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of pet food by the United Kingdom reached $424.7 million in 2024 (159.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to France (20%), Ireland (14%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $84.7M | 20% |
| Ireland | $59.2M | 14% |
| Poland | $40.1M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $36.4M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $22.2M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $21.2M | 5% |
| Japan | $18.3M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 3% |
| Denmark | $12.6M | 3% |
| Belgium | $10.7M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pet food imports (HS 2309.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pet food worth $1.69 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 701.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($267.1 million), followed by France (15%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $892.7 million in 2017 to $1.69 billion in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.21 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pet food?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $424.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.26 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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