{"topic_id":"intl_hk_007","category":"intl-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: intl_hk_007\ncategory: INTL-HK\ntitle: HK Section 7\nlang: en\nsource: hk_local.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1286\n---\n\nSECTION IV. PET FOOD DOMESTIC SALES\nIn 2025, Hong Kong’s pet food market remained relatively stable, with total sales reaching $779 million,\na modest increase of 0.4 percent from the previous year. Dog food accounted for $299 million (38\npercent) of the market, while cat food represented $477 million (61 percent). Pet owners increasingly\nprioritize higher-quality and more innovative products, with growing interest in pet supplements,\nhealthcare products, and pet insurance. This trend reflects growing awareness of pet wellness and\nthe high cost of veterinary care in Hong Kong.\nBetween 2021 and 2025, total dog food sales declined by 4.6 percent. Within the category, premium dry\ndog food sales fell by 4.6 percent, premium wet dog food declined by 13 percent, and dog treats and\nmixers decreased by 7.7 percent. The decline in sales reflects the shrinking dog population, which fell to\n273,000 in 2025. Despite this trend, average annual spending per dog increased to $1,095, indicating\nthat remaining dog owners are spending more per pet and increasingly prioritizing higher-quality\nproducts.\nHong Kong: Table 5 - Dog Food Domestic Sales (USD Million)\nGrowth\nGrowth\n2021 2022 2023 2024\n2025\n(24v 25)\n(21v25)\nDog Treats and Mixers\n90\n97\n100\n99\n97\n-2%\n-7.7%\nPercentage of Total\n34% 33% 33% 32%\n32%\nDry Dog Food\n167 170 188\n177\n171\n-1.7%\n-2.3%\nPercentage of Total\n57% 52% 53% 57%\n33%\n- Economy Dry Dog Food\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n-Mid-Priced Dry Dog Food\n14\n14\n13\n14\n-0.1%\n-0.1%\n14\n- Premium Dry Dog Food\n151 156 162\n160\n-1.3%\n-4.6%\n158\nWet Dog Food\n33\n32\n32\n31\n30\n-3.2%\n3.9%\nPercentage of Total\n12% 11% 10% 10%\n10%\n10%\n- Economy Wet Dog Food\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n0\n- Mid-Priced Wet Dog Food\n3\n3\n3\n3\n3\n-5.7%\n3\n-Premium Wet Dog Food\n31\n28\n-13%\n30\n28\n28\n27\nTotal Dog Food Domestic\nSales (Million USD)\n290 300 309\n304\n299\n-1.6%\n-4.6%\nDog Population ('000)\n325 312 304\n279\n273\n-2.1%\n-16%\nAverage Sales per Dog (USD) 892 961 613 1,089 1,095\n0.5%\n23%\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1286,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}