Global Grain-Free Pet Foods Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Type (Dry Grain-Free Pet Food, Wet Grain-Free Pet Food, Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food, Grain-Free Treats & Snacks), By Pet Type (Dogs, Cats, Small Mammals, Birds, Reptiles & Exotic Pets), By Distribution Channel (Pet Specialty Stores, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Veterinary Clinics, Online Retail / E-commerce, Direct-to-Consumer), By Price Tier (Economy, Mid-Range, Premium, Super-Premium / Holistic), By Ingredient Source (Animal-Based Protein, Novel Protein, Plant-Based / Vegan, Limited-Ingredient Formulas), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Introduction
2. Market Introduction
   1. Market Definition
   2. Scope of the Study
   3. Market Structure
3. Research Methodology
   1. Primary Research
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Assumptions & Exclusions
   4. Secondary Data Sources
4. Market Factor Analysis
   1. Value Chain Analysis: Grain-Free Pet Foods Market
   2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
5. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
6. Recent Trends Analysis
7. Impact of COVID-19 on Grain-Free Pet Foods Market
   1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
   2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
   3. Measures Taken by Top Players
8. Regulatory Landscape
9. Grain-Free Pet Foods Market, By Product Type
   1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type
   2. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   3. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   4. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   5. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
10. Grain-Free Pet Foods Market, By Pet Type
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Pet Type
    2. Dogs
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Cats
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Small Mammals
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Birds
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
11. Grain-Free Pet Foods Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Pet Specialty Stores
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Veterinary Clinics
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Online Retail / E-commerce
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
12. Grain-Free Pet Foods Market, By Price Tier
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Price Tier
    2. Economy
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Mid-Range
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Premium
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Super-Premium / Holistic
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
13. Grain-Free Pet Foods Market, By Ingredient Source
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredient Source
    2. Animal-Based Protein
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Novel Protein 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Plant-Based / Vegan
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
14. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       2. U.S.
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       3. Canada
    3. Europe
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       2. U.K.
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       3. Germany
       4. France
       5. Spain
       6. Italy
       7. Russia
       8. Nordic
       9. Benelux
       10. Rest of Europe
    4. APAC
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       2. China
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       3. Korea
       4. Japan
       5. India
       6. Australia
       7. Singapore
       8. Taiwan
       9. South East Asia
       10. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    5. Middle East and Africa
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       2. UAE
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       3. Turky
       4. Saudi Arabia
       5. South Africa
       6. Egypt
       7. Nigeria
       8. Rest of MEA
    6. LATAM
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       2. Brazil
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Grain-Free Pet Food
             2. Wet Grain-Free Pet Food
             3. Semi-Moist Grain-Free Food
             4. Grain-Free Treats & Snacks
          2. By Pet Type
             1. Dogs
             2. Cats
             3. Small Mammals
             4. Birds
             5. Reptiles & Exotic Pets
          3. By Distribution Channel
             1. Pet Specialty Stores
             2. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
             3. Veterinary Clinics
             4. Online Retail / E-commerce
             5. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
          4. By Price Tier
             1. Economy
             2. Mid-Range
             3. Premium
             4. Super-Premium / Holistic
          5. By Ingredient Source
             1. Animal-Based Protein
             2. Novel Protein 
             3. Plant-Based / Vegan
             4. Limited-Ingredient Formulas
       3. Mexico
       4. Argentina
       5. Chile
       6. Colombia
       7. Rest of LATAM
15. Competitive Landscape, 2025
    1. Introduction
    2. Grain-Free Pet Foods Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
       1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
       2. Competition Ranking, 2025
       3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
          1. Merger & Acquisition
          2. Product Launch
          3. Expansion
       4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
16. Company Profile
    1. Mars Petcare
       1. Business Overview
       2. Financial Data
       3. Key Product domains
       4. Recent Developments
    2. Nestlé Purina PetCare
    3. Hill's Pet Nutrition
    4. General Mills
    5. The J.M. Smucker Company
    6. Champion Petfoods
    7. WellPet
    8. Diamond Pet Foods
    9. Farmina Pet Foods
    10. United Petfood