Top 11 Asian Pet Food Companies in 2023: Market Leaders Revealed

The Asia-Pacific region experienced a 2.41% growth in pet food production in 2023, driven by increased pet ownership and urbanization. According to Petfood Industry’s Top Pet Food Companies database, 11 pet food companies in Asia reported annual revenues exceeding US$105 million in 2023, with seven of these companies based in Japan.

Top 11 Pet Food Companies in Asia (2023):

1. Unicharm Corp. (Japan): US$920 million
   • Dominates the Japanese market and expands globally, including in Asia and the U.S.
2. Inaba Petfood (Japan): US$871 million
   • Operates a subsidiary in China and sells products widely in the U.S.
3. Perfect Companion Group Co. (Thailand): US$674 million
   • First ISO 9002 certified pet food manufacturer in Thailand.
4. Jeil Feed (South Korea): US$535 million
   • Produces 1.4 million metric tons of animal feed per year, part of Harim Group.
5. i-Tail Corporation (Thailand): US$424.90 million
   • Subsidiary of Thai Union Group, involved in pet food manufacturing and exporting.
6. Petline Ltd. (Japan): US$190 million
   • Owned by Mitsubishi Corp, pioneer in dry cat food production in Japan.
7. MG Group (Japan): US$187 million
   • Owns Marukan and Sunrise, produces a wide range of pet supplies and food.
8. DoggyMan H.A. Co., Ltd. (Japan): US$162.16 million
   • Specializes in human-grade dog food production.
9. Maruha Nichiro Corporation (Japan): US$135 million
   • Large enterprise with diverse subsidiaries, including in pet food.
10. Lider Petfood (Turkey): US$122.50 million
    • Established in 2009, with a significant production capacity.
11. Nippon Pet Food Co. (Japan): US$105 million
    • Focuses on the Japanese and broader Asian markets, with a history in fish food.