China Pet Food Market Exceeds 60 Billion Yuan in 2026

The latest industry report released by the China Pet Industry Association shows that the domestic pet food market exceeded 60 billion yuan in 2026, with an annual growth rate of over 12%. Consumption upgrades and the growing number of pet-owning households continue to drive the rapid expansion of the sector.

What Is Driving the Growth

Three factors stand out: rising spending per pet household, a growing preference for premium and functional products, and stronger distribution channels in lower-tier cities. Functional pet food — especially digestive health and coat care formulas — shows the fastest growth of all categories.

Opportunities for Wholesale Buyers

For international buyers, this means a more mature supply chain, larger production capacity and increasingly competitive pricing from Chinese manufacturers. Runchong continues to integrate certified OEM/ODM producers to bring these advantages to partners in Russia and beyond.