UAE Cat Food Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 56.40 Million

Market Size in 2034: USD 98.69 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 6.41%

According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “UAE Cat Food Market Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2026-2034”, The UAE cat food market size was valued at USD 56.40 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 98.69 Million by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.41% from 2026-2034.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of UAE Cat Food Market

• AI-powered smart farming is enabling local UAE companies to cut animal feed import dependency, saving over 95% water compared to traditional methods while boosting nutrition quality.

• Major pet food brands in the UAE use AI-driven data analytics to craft personalized cat diets, supporting pet health and driving trust among tech-savvy owners.

• The government’s strategic AI initiatives encourage investment and new businesses in pet tech, offering incentives like special AI licenses and access to innovation hubs.

• AI tools are making predictive health monitoring and virtual vet consultations more accessible for UAE cat owners, streamlining wellness decisions for nearly 938,000 pets.

• Automated AI in manufacturing is increasing cat food quality and efficiency, as leading retailers and online platforms expand premium tailored product offerings across the UAE.

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UAE Cat Food Market Trends & Drivers:

The growth of cat food in the UAE is sometimes linked with the demand for cat adoptions among Emirati and expat households. The trend is believed to be motivated by factors related to UAE pet ownership, including changes in lifestyles, smaller households and a desire for low maintenance pets. Cats are especially common as pets in the urban cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where the fast-paced lifestyle favors cats over dogs. In Abu Dhabi, an area with a large portion of residents who see their cats as family members, some households take more care to provide their cats with better quality specialized food.

The second growth driver is the premiumization and health trend. Due to increasing disposable incomes as well as health awareness, consumers in the UAE are increasingly spending on premium cat food products. Major retailers and global brands are now providing organic, grain-free, breed-specific, and functional foods for joint care, digestion, and other health purposes. Wet and canned cat food are popular products in the premium segment of the dry cat food market as they are considered more healthy and more palatable. This focus has also increased collaborations between manufacturers and veterinarians, who are giving customized foods to their cat patients and teaching their owners about nutrition.

The rise of e-commerce and online shopping for pet supplies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has largely transformed the way in which cats' food is purchased. A large portion of cat owners have shifted to utilizing online retailers because of the convenience, wider range of brands, regular discounts and easier delivery. Furthermore, the government-enforced standards for pet food products that the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) registers increase consumer confidence, as does increased awareness of the pet food regulations, attracting more brands to serve the UAE pet market, and encouraging further innovation and investment in this growing sector.

UAE Cat Food Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup by Product Type:

• Dry Food

• Wet and Canned Food

• Snacks and Treats

Breakup by Ingredient Type:

• Animal Derivative

• Plant Derivative

• Cereals Derivative

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

• Convenience Stores

• Online Stores

• Others

Recent News and Developments in UAE Cat Food Market

• July 2025: Major UAE retailers report a sharp increase in sales of personalized and functional cat foods, with demand for grain-free and protein-enriched formulas jumping by more than 30% as consumers seek health-focused nutrition options.

• May 2025: A leading UAE manufacturer, Zabeel Pets, launched ready-to-eat cat food and smart pet appliances at Pet World Arabia in Dubai, rolling out premium products and tech-enabled nutrition solutions designed to boost pet well-being.

• May 2025: New research in Sharjah highlights concerns about some cat food products showing elevated metal levels, prompting government and industry response to tighten quality standards and reassure over 2 million pet owners in the UAE.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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