Pet Food Manufacturing – Industry Research, Analysis, Statistics, and Forecasts

SIC 2047 & 2048 | NAICS 311111 & 311119

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Industry Research Reports
Pet Food Production (view report)
Pet Supplies Wholesaling (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

WATT Global Media
Petfood Industry Magazine
https://www.petfoodindustry.com / digital-editions

Monthly trade magazine provides news and information for manufacturing professionals, with special features including the annual "Top Companies" issue which ranks the top manufacturers on a global and regional basis based on revenues and includes links to profiles that provide more information on brands, geographic markets served, and key product categories. Digital editions are available online.

Packaged Facts
Pet Foods in the U.S.
https://www.packagedfacts.com/

Comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the current and prospective market for cat and dog food with a focus on high-growth product segments and market drivers, and examines trends by product form (e.g., dry, wet, semi-moist, and frozen/refrigerated), ingredients, and claims for a broad range of distribution channels including mass merchandise outlets, specialty stores, and online retail.

Technavio
Pet Foods in U.S.
https://www.technavio.com/

Market research study provides a detailed analysis of this market sector by distribution channel (e.g., specialty stores/veterinary clinics, hypermarkets, convenience stores, others), product type (dry, wet, snacks and treats) and end-user (dog, cat, other small animals) and includes information on vendors such as Mars, Inc., Nestlé SA, The J. M. Smucker Co., Colgate-Palmolive Co., and General Mills Inc.

AMR Research
Pet Foods Market
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/

AMR report examines key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities for the various segments of this market sector and includes market size and forecast estimates by type (e.g., dog, cat, others), product (e.g., dry, wet/canned, treats/snacks, others), retail channel (e.g., specialty retailers, internet sales, hypermarkets, grocery/non-grocery retail stores), and geographic region (e.g., North America).

Euromonitor International
Dog and Cat Food in the U.S.
https://www.euromonitor.com/

Market research reports analyze the U.S. market for this product sector, with information provided in these reports including historical and forecast annual sales in unit volume and dollar value for treats, mixers, and dry and wet food by product category (e.g., economy, mid-priced, premium, therapeutic, and non-therapeutic). Table of contents and sample report and market data are available free online.

GIA Research
Pet Foods
https://www.strategyr.com/

Comprehensive research report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for this product sector in the U.S. and other countries, with information provided including historical and forecast annual sales by product segment (e.g., cat, dog, others) and vendors profiled including The Iams Company, Hartz Mountain Corporation, Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Mars, Inc., and The JM Smucker Company.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Pet Food Manufacturers / Distributors
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "311111" and "424490" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Pet Food Manufacturers / Distributors

https://www.bizminer.com Search for "311111" and "424490" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial statement and ratio analysis report is available free online.

Industry Research Reports
Pet Food Production

(see links for individual reports) (sample spreadsheet)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and over twenty-five industry financial ratios, with financial ratios provided for the each of the four most recent calendar years and on a historical average basis for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year time periods. Sample spreadsheet with breakdowns by asset size can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

PayScale, Inc.
Pet Food Manufacturing / Pet Supplies Wholesaling
https://www.payscale.com/manufacturing / wholesaling

Free online service provides salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for job positions in this sector such as production manager, process engineer, food technologist, production operator, and quality control manager, with employers for which salary or hourly wage rate data is provided including Royal Canin USA Inc., Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Animal Supply Company LLC, and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Animal Food Manufacturing
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data on a national, state, and local area basis for positions employed by companies in this sector which includes companies that manufacture food products for consumption by dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals, with these products typically sold through retail channels such as mass-market stores, specialty retail outlets, and online retailers.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search the DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet/BVR databases for private company sales transaction data by SIC or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Codes 2047 and 2048 - Dog, Cat, and Other Animal Food Manufacturing

– NAICS Code 311111 and 311119 - Dog, Cat, and Other Animal Food Manufacturing

Types of establishments included in these codes

Dog and cat food manufacturers - establishments that primarily produce food for dogs and cats, including dry and wet food, treats, and supplements. These establishments may also produce specialized diets for animals with specific dietary needs.

Other pet food manufacturers - establishments that primarily produce food for other pets, such as birds, fish, and reptiles. These establishments may also produce treats and supplements for these animals.

Other animal feed manufacturers - establishments that primarily produce feed for other animals, such as horses, rabbits, and fish. These establishments may produce feed in various forms, including pellets, mash, and flakes.

Animal feed ingredient manufacturers - establishments that primarily produce ingredients used in animal feed, such as grains, protein sources, and vitamins. These establishments may sell their products directly to feed manufacturers or to other food producers.

Animal feed additive manufacturers - establishments that primarily produce additives used in animal feed, such as preservatives, flavorings, and nutritional supplements. They may sell their products directly to feed manufacturers or to other food producers.

Sample reports with detailed sales transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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