宠物主粮：宠物经济核心赛道，国产品牌表现亮眼

Summary of the Conference Call on the Pet Food Industry Industry Overview - The pet economy in China has reached a scale of 155.7 billion yuan, with pet food occupying a core position, accounting for approximately 50% of the overall market. Pet staple food accounts for about 36%, indicating significant potential in the pet food market [1][2]. Key Insights and Arguments - Pet food is primarily divided into staple food, snacks, and health products, with staple food further segmented into dry and wet food. The future trend indicates that puffed food will remain mainstream, but baked food, prescription food, functional feed, and age-specific products will see rapid growth, suggesting a more diversified product structure [1][4]. - Online channels are the main battleground for the pet food market, with 57.7% of consumers choosing to purchase pet staple food online. Platforms like Taobao and Tmall account for over 50% of the market share, while Douyin and Xiaohongshu are suitable for new product promotion, highlighting the importance of online marketing [1][5]. Competitive Landscape - The market competition is stratified, with foreign brands dominating the high-end market, while domestic brands perform well in the mid-to-low-end market. Domestic brands are gradually replacing foreign brands by launching mid-to-high-end products to meet the demand for consumption upgrades [1][6]. - According to the Tmall 618 sales list, the market share of foreign brands has declined, while domestic brands have risen. Consumer preference for domestic brands has increased, with 35% and 33% of consumers preferring Chinese brands for cat and dog staple foods, respectively, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6-7 percentage points [1][6]. Future Outlook - The overall scale of the pet economy is projected to reach 300 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 7%. The cat and dog markets are expected to be 144.5 billion yuan and 155.7 billion yuan, respectively, with the cat market growing faster than the dog market [2]. - The trend of smaller family sizes and the desire for companionship are driving an increase in pet ownership and consumption upgrades. The average spending per pet is also showing a marginal upgrade trend, indicating that the pet economy, particularly the staple food segment, is likely to maintain high single-digit to double-digit growth [7]. Additional Important Points - The demand for mid-to-high-end pet food is expected to increase under the trend of refined feeding, providing ample development space for domestic brands. Companies should seize opportunities to enhance product quality and brand influence to meet market demands [3][7].