{"topic_id":"intl_hk_011","category":"intl-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: intl_hk_011\ncategory: INTL-HK\ntitle: HK Section 11\nlang: en\nsource: hk_local.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 673\nsource_document: \"Hong Kong pet food regulations\"\ncitation:\n  authority: \"International standards (AAFCO / FEDIAF / WSAVA)\"\n  title: \"HK Section 11\"\n  url: \"\"\n  retrieved: \"2026-07-18\"\n  ref: \"\"\n  doc_type: \"official PDF\"\n  needs_review: true\nauthority_tier: T1\nauthority_tier_basis: \"T1:cn-std\"\nauthority_tier_date: 2026-08-04\n---\n\n748 supermarkets and over 1,100 pet-related retail shops, providing convenient access to pet food\nproducts.\nIn 2025, e-commerce platforms and pet specialty shops remained the dominant sales channels for pet\nfood. E-commerce accounted for 45.6 percent of total cat food sales and 39.7 percent of dog food sales,\nreflecting the growing importance of online platforms as consumers seek convenience, competitive\npricing, and a wider selection of products. Pet shops continue to play an important role, particularly for\ndog food, by offering specialized products and personalized services. Veterinary clinics remain a niche\nbut important channel for therapeutic and prescription diets recommended through professional\nconsultation.\nHong Kong: Table 7 - Distribution Channels for Pet Food 2025 (Based on Sales Value)\nChannel\nGrocery Retailers\nPet Shops\nE-commerce\nVeterinary clinics\nOthers\nTotal\n\nCat Food\n5.9%\n41.8%\n45.6%\n5.9%\n0.8%\n100%\n\nDog Food\n9.7%\n45.6%\n39.7%\n4.7%\n0.3%\n100%\n\n(Source: Euromonitor International)\n","sources":["International standards (AAFCO / FEDIAF / WSAVA) — HK Section 11 (retrieved 2026-07-18)"],"source":{"authority":"International standards (AAFCO / FEDIAF / WSAVA)","title":"HK Section 11","url":"https://www.oie.int/","retrieved":"2026-07-18","ref":"","doc_type":"official PDF","source_document":"Hong Kong pet food regulations","verification_file":"hk_local.pdf"},"source_document":"Hong Kong pet food regulations","source_file":"hk_local.pdf","trust":{"authority_tier":"T1","fidelity":"verbatim","license":null,"display_grade":"A"},"tokens_estimated":673,"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."}