Hong Kong Pet Food Market Report 2026
Report Number: HK2026-0009 Date: March 13, 2026 Country: Hong Kong Prepared By: ATO Hong Kong Staff Approved By: Garrett Mcdonald
Report Highlights
- Hong Kong is a long-standing market for U.S. pet food (US = leading supplier for 2+ decades)
- In 2025: HK imported $28.8M US dog/cat food (+2.8% YoY)
- Total global pet food imports: $142M (-6.5% YoY)
- About $41M (29%) re-exported (mainly to mainland China + other Asian markets)
Key Data Points
- US = #1 supplier due to:
- Consumer confidence in US safety standards
- Quality control
- Country-of-origin branding
- 2025 vs 2024: +2.8% US pet food imports (counter-cyclical to global decline)
Market Position
Hong Kong = strategic gateway for US pet food exporters to:
- Mainland China re-export hub
- Asian regional distribution
- Premium pet food positioning
Source
USDA GAIN (Global Agricultural Information Network) - HK2026-0009 Original source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
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*Last updated: 2026-07-18*