US pet food exports to Chile rise as market grows

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), U.S. exports of dog food and cat food to Chile have nearly tripled since 2015, from $13 million to over $36 million in 2022. The agency forecasts that retail sales of dog food in Chile will grow 29% to over $1 billion annually by 2027. Sales of cat food are expected to grow 45% to over $600 million annually. The Chilean pet food market

The Chilean pet food market is dominated by imports. The high transportation costs of European and Asian products create potential opportunities for US pet food, according to FAS.

Chilean animal feed companies

There is also local animal feed production in Chile. These two companies appear in the database of top animal feed companies.

Company Carozzi

• Since entering the pet food market in 2011, Empresas Carozzi has made a series of acquisitions and become a leading South American player. The Chilean company is a subsidiary of Carozzi SA, which is already active in the international food and agricultural markets.
• Annual sales 2023: $160.00
• Brands: Master Cat, Master Dog, Cachupin, Nutri Balance

Champion Animal Care

• Champion Pet Care (Proa) is a private Chilean company founded in the 1990s. The company is engaged in the research, development and production of pet food.
• Annual sales 2023: $120.00
• Brands: Champion Dog, Champion Cat, Champion Mini Pets, Sabrocat, Sabrokan, Monge