Pet food and feed additives production reaches record levels

Analysts have reported that ready-to-eat dog and cat food production, as well as their ingredients, continues to grow. In October 2024, 5,000 feed additive tons were produced in Russia, representing a 19.8% increase compared to September 2024 and a 3.03-fold increase compared to October 2023. Over the first 10 months of 2024, the feed additive production for non-productive animals in the country grew by 2.99 times compared to the same period in 2023.

Feed additives production reaches new heights

Feed additive production for non-productive animals (in tons):

In October 2024, 138,400 pet food tons were produced, marking a 7.9% increase compared to September 2024 and a 10.1% rise compared to October 2023. This figure is the highest recorded in the past three years.

Overall, during the first 10 months of 2024, ready-to-eat pet food production increased by 13.7% compared to the same period in 2023.

Ready-to-Eat pet food production for non-productive animals (in tons):

According to Rosstat’s report, 128,000 pet food tons were produced in September 2024. This represents an 8% increase compared to September 2023. Over the first three quarters of 2024, pet food production increased by 9%, as noted in the report.

In December, Sergey Dankvert, Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor), informed journalists that Russian pet food producers are ramping up production. Additionally, according to Dankvert, efforts are underway to manufacture pet food types of previously unavailable in the country.

“We are seeing significant pet food domestically production growth. This follows a series of organizational and technological inspections in other countries, ensuring transparency in ingredient composition. While imports have generally decreased, imported products remain available for those who seek them. The ministry’s policy, which I believe is correct, aims to promote domestic production while reducing imports. This approach is being implemented step by step,” Dankvert shared.