South Africa Pet Snacks And Treats Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa pet snacks and treats market highlights
- The South Africa pet snacks and treats market generated a revenue of USD 311.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 573.1 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, dogs was the largest revenue generating pet type in 2025.
- Cats is the most lucrative pet type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Pet snacks and treats market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 311.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 573.1 million |
| Growth rate | 7.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Dogs |
| Fastest growing segment | Cats |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Dogs, Cats |
| Key market players worldwide | Mars Group Holdings Corp, Nestle SA, JM Smucker Co, General Mills Inc, Colgate Palmolive, Nestle Purina Petcare, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc, Wellness Pet Company, VAFO Group |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global pet snacks and treats market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa pet snacks and treats market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 573.1 million by 2033.
Pet ownership in South Africa is on the rise and so is spending on pet care. After the COVID-19 lockdown in March and April 2020, there was a significant increase in the adoption of dogs, cats, birds, and fish as pets.
According to a study published by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many people in South Africa found new companionship by welcoming pets into their families.
This rise in pet ownership has fueled the demand for various pet care products, including snacks & treats. According to the WEDC study, South Africa boasts a pet dog population of 9.1 million, surpassing Australia's count by more than twice, along with approximately 2.4 million cats.
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Publish Date: Jun 16, 2026
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Pet Snacks And Treats Market Scope
Pet Snacks And Treats Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle SA | View profile | 270,000 | Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 | www.nestle.com |
| Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | View profile | 3,100 | 3001 Deming Way, Middleton, WI, United States, 53562 | www.spectrumbrands.com |
| General Mills Inc | View profile | 34,000 | Number One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55426 | www.generalmills.com |
| Colgate Palmolive | View profile | 10001+ | New York, New York, United States, North America | colgatepalmolive.com |
| Nestle Purina Petcare | View profile | 10001+ | St Louis, Missouri, United States, North America | www.purina.com |
| Mars Group Holdings Corp | View profile | 755 | 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 | www.mars-ghd.co.jp |
| JM Smucker Co | View profile | 5,800 | One Strawberry Lane, Orrville, OH, United States, 44667-0280 | www.jmsmucker.com |
| Wellness Pet Company | View profile | 251-500 | Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States, North America | www.wellnesspet.com/ |
| VAFO Group | View profile | - | Chrastany, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Europe | www.vafo.com/ |
South Africa Pet Snacks And Treats Market Outlook
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Dogs was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.98% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa pet snacks and treats market based on dogs, cats covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Pet ownership in South Africa is on the rise and so is spending on pet care. After the COVID-19 lockdown in March and April 2020, there was a significant increase in the adoption of dogs, cats, birds, and fish as pets.
According to a study published by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many people in South Africa found new companionship by welcoming pets into their families.
This rise in pet ownership has fueled the demand for various pet care products, including snacks & treats. According to the WEDC study, South Africa boasts a pet dog population of 9.1 million, surpassing Australia's count by more than twice, along with approximately 2.4 million cats.
- South Africa Pet Snacks And Treats Market Pet Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Dogs
- Cats
- Others
- South Africa Pet Snacks And Treats Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Others Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Specialty Pet Stores
- Online
- South Africa Pet Snacks And Treats Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Chewables
- Eatables
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South Africa Pet Snacks And Treats Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Africa pet snacks and treats market statistics, by pet type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
