The level of self-sufficiency in pet food has reached 74% The Russian market for pet food is showing steady growth—both in monetary and physical terms. Experts shared this information at the "Golden Autumn" agro-industrial exhibition. According to the company "Romir," cat food holds the largest share of the market at 84% of sales. Russia has already become a leader in the number of cats per capita. Dog food accounts for 16% of the market. On average, one family buys pet food 27 times a year. "Today, more than 61 million pets live in urban Russia—their number has grown by 35% over seven years. The pet food market reached a volume of 355 billion rubles over the last 12 months, making it one of the largest among FMCG categories," said Anastasia Sidorina, Client Relations Director of "Romir." According to her, 85% of Russian families have at least one pet, and 94% of pet owners regularly buy commercial pet food. "In feeding pets, mixed nutrition is typical. For cats, 57% of sales are ...