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Cat Food in Vietnam
Cat Food in Vietnam
Euromonitor International
May 2022
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2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Growing variety seen in cat food as pet owners become more caring
Dry cat food witnessed more dynamic growth than wet cat food in current value terms in 2021,
and this is set to continue in 2022. Consumer awareness of dry cat food is much higher,
ensuring value sales of dry cat food are considerably higher than those of wet cat food. Dry cat
food is also more widely available, while it is perceived to be more affordable and easier to
store.
Cat treats and mixers remains the most dynamic category in current value terms in 2022,
although growth is coming from a very low base. There are several factors behind this, including
the pet humanisation trend, although this is in the very early stages of development. Social
media platforms have helped attract pet owners to the idea of cat treats and mixers, with
influencers and pet videos showing the use of these products. Additionally, more players are
now offering these products. This includes both existing brands (such as Me-O and Whiskers
Temptations) and new imported brands from Korea and Japan.
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Cat food still has plenty of room for growth as the pet humanisation
trend develops
Having seen slower growth due to COVID-19, cat food is expected to see growth accelerate
over the forecast period. The country’s successful vaccination campaign is allowing economic
activity to resume which should boost consumer confidence and make people more willing to
spend on their cats. The cat population is also set to continue rising, which will also continue to
drive growth.
Cats have lived with people in Vietnam for many years. They are not just seen as pets, but
also as working animals because they help protect homes and crops from rats. Cats and dogs
are the most popular pets in Vietnam. However, cats tend to be easier and more convenient for
people in urban areas to take care of and they are increasingly feeding their cats packaged
food. People in rural areas mostly still feed their cats with left-over non-prepared food, but more
people in urban areas are now getting used to the benefits of packaged cat food.
Despite life in big cities in Vietnam becoming busier, people can still feel lonely and unhappy,
and owning a cat may be considered for companionship. This should continue to fuel the pet
humanisation trend, which in turn should help boost demand not only for mid-priced dried cat
food but also other options such as wet cat food. As demand grows more brands are expected
to join the market, including imported options, while existing players are likely to continue
expanding their product ranges in order to remain competitive.
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become more aware of animal welfare and the benefits to cats from feeding nutritionally
balanced prepared cat food.
Despite being projected to see the slowest growth, wet cat food is still likely to continue
recording dynamic growth in value and volume terms. This is thanks to the expected entry of
more new brands and variants, such as Me-O wet cat food. Furthermore, consumers are also
becoming more aware of the health benefits of wet cat food, such as its ability to hydrate as well
as satiate hunger. Key to growth will be increasing investment in marketing and awareness
campaigns to encourage cat owners to make the switch.
Rising disposable incomes and the emergence of the pet humanisation trend are also likely to
support the further expansion in the range of premium cat food available in Vietnam. This should
also be supported by the rising number of people in urban areas owning pedigree cats. As
consumers become more aware of the importance of an appropriate and balanced nutrition to
keep their cat fit and healthy they are likely to become more willing to invest in premium
products, as well as in cat treats and mixers.
Online sales likely to expand but pet shops will remain crucial
E-commerce saw strong growth throughout the review period, with sales receiving a
significant boost during the pandemic, especially amongst consumers in urban areas. These
consumers value the convenience of home delivery, the wider variety of products and brands
and the ability to search for the best prices. Some people also tend to look for information on
products online before buying in stores and brands therefore need to influence customers’
purchasing decisions at this stage.
Online channels are also more effective in allowing brands to target the right potential
customers thanks to data collection and analysis. E-commerce has also opened the door to
smaller brands to gain a foothold in the market, with the leading brands dominating shelf space
in store-based retailers. In addition, unprecedented events such as COVID-19 have made offline
marketing activities harder to organise than before and as such players are likely to increase
their investment in digital marketing, with social media platforms likely to be a key focus.
Younger cat owners are expected to be the main drivers of growth in e-commerce, with these
consumers typically being more tech savvy and more engaged with the online world.
Pet shops will, however, continue to dominate the distribution of cate food in the forecast
period, as most people still like to see the products available and to be able to ask questions. In
addition, access to e-commerce is largely confined to those in urban areas. As such, pet shops
will likely maintain their dominant position with supermarkets and veterinary clinics also
expected to continue accounting for a notable share of sales.
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 1 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2017-2022
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'000s of animals
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
% total consumption
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 1 Cat Food by Price Band 2022
Wet cat food Premium Above VND175,000 Royal Canin, Natural
Core, Ciao
Tonnes
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
-- Cat Treats and Mixers 5.2 10.5 17.9 22.3 28.4 34.9
-- Dry Cat Food 2,075.9 2,546.0 3,219.7 3,571.8 4,098.4 4,746.4
--- Economy Dry Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Dry Cat 1,927.1 2,370.4 3,010.3 3,341.5 3,842.7 4,457.5
Food
--- Premium Dry Cat Food 148.8 175.6 209.4 230.3 255.6 288.9
-- Wet Cat Food 167.5 179.7 192.7 206.2 222.7 242.7
--- Economy Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Wet Cat 167.5 179.7 192.7 206.2 222.7 242.7
Food
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VND billion
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
-- Cat Treats and Mixers 0.3 0.6 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.2
-- Dry Cat Food 227.0 283.8 366.1 413.2 479.8 564.4
--- Economy Dry Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Dry Cat 195.1 245.5 320.0 361.6 421.3 497.1
Food
--- Premium Dry Cat Food 31.9 38.3 46.1 51.6 58.6 67.3
-- Wet Cat Food 19.2 21.5 24.1 26.7 30.2 34.7
--- Economy Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Wet Cat 19.2 21.5 24.1 26.7 30.2 34.7
Food
--- Premium Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
- Cat Food 246.5 305.9 391.2 441.3 511.8 601.4
Source: Euromonitor International from official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research,
store checks, trade interviews, trade sources
% volume growth
2021/22 2017-22 CAGR 2017/22 Total
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Tonnes
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
-- Cat Treats and Mixers 34.9 42.2 50.3 58.8 67.6 76.4
-- Dry Cat Food 4,746.4 5,587.8 6,633.1 7,939.1 9,580.6 11,656.4
--- Economy Dry Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Dry Cat 4,457.5 5,259.9 6,259.3 7,511.1 9,088.5 11,087.9
Food
--- Premium Dry Cat Food 288.9 327.9 373.8 428.0 492.2 568.5
-- Wet Cat Food 242.7 267.0 296.3 331.9 375.1 427.6
--- Economy Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Wet Cat 242.7 267.0 296.3 331.9 375.1 427.6
Food
--- Premium Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
- Cat Food 5,024.0 5,897.0 6,979.7 8,329.8 10,023.3 12,160.4
Source: Euromonitor International from trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews,
trade sources
VND billion
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
-- Cat Treats and Mixers 2.2 2.8 3.4 4.1 4.9 5.8
-- Dry Cat Food 564.4 657.0 783.1 955.6 1,184.8 1,492.4
--- Economy Dry Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Dry Cat 497.1 581.6 697.9 858.4 1,073.0 1,362.8
Food
--- Premium Dry Cat Food 67.3 75.4 85.2 97.1 111.7 129.6
-- Wet Cat Food 34.7 38.9 44.0 50.1 57.6 66.9
--- Economy Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
--- Mid-Priced Wet Cat 34.7 38.9 44.0 50.1 57.6 66.9
Food
--- Premium Wet Cat Food - - - - - -
- Cat Food 601.4 698.7 830.5 1,009.8 1,247.3 1,565.1
Source: Euromonitor International from trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews,
trade sources
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% volume growth
2022/23 2022-27 CAGR 2022/27 Total
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