Frozen and freeze-dried pet food market seen reaching $154.4B by 2030

By AI, Created 11:41 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – The global frozen and freeze-dried pet food market is projected to grow from $104.2 billion in 2025 to $113.51 billion in 2026, with the industry expected to hit $154.42 billion by 2030. The report points to rising pet ownership, premiumization and online sales as the main forces behind the expansion.

Why it matters: - The market is expanding as pet owners seek food options that combine convenience, nutrition and longer shelf life. - The category’s growth reflects broader demand for premium, natural and personalized pet diets. - The shift is helping frozen and freeze-dried products move from niche offerings into mainstream pet food aisles and online carts.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Frozen And Freeze-Dried Pet Food Global Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and forecasts for 2026-2030. - The report says the global market will rise from $104.2 billion in 2025 to $113.51 billion in 2026, an 8.9% CAGR. - The report forecasts the market will reach $154.42 billion by 2030, growing at an 8.0% CAGR. - Download a free sample of the market report.

The details: - Strong historical growth is tied to rising global pet ownership, greater awareness of pet nutrition and health, more specialty pet food retailers, e-commerce growth and processing innovation. - The report says future demand will be supported by premium and functional pet foods, natural and organic ingredients, direct-to-consumer sales and customization by pet type and diet. - Technological improvements in freezing and freeze-drying methods are expected to support scale and product variety. - The report identifies several key trends: minimally processed foods, shelf-stable freeze-dried products, acceptance of raw and cooked frozen pet foods, broader ingredient sourcing and meal personalization by breed, age and nutritional need. - Frozen pet food must be kept in freezers and thawed before feeding. - Freeze-dried pet food is lightweight, shelf-stable and rehydratable. - The products are designed to preserve nutritional quality, flavor and texture with minimal processing.

Between the lines: - The category’s growth suggests pet food is following the same premiumization path seen in human food, with buyers paying more for convenience and perceived health benefits. - The emphasis on personalization and ingredient transparency points to a more segmented market, where brands compete on formulation as much as price. - E-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels are becoming more important because freeze-dried products fit shipping and storage better than many fresh alternatives.

What’s next: - The market is expected to keep growing through 2030 as consumer demand shifts toward natural, functional and customized pet nutrition. - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region, while North America held the largest share in 2025. - Other regions covered in the report include South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report links rising pet ownership to future demand, citing Canadian Animal Health Institute data that Canada had about 7.2 million dogs and 8.2 million cats in 2024.

The bottom line: - Frozen and freeze-dried pet food is moving from convenience niche to a major growth category, with premiumization and pet ownership trends driving the next phase of expansion. - View the full market report