Product Code: GVR-4-68040-629-1
U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Summary
The U.S. wet pet food processing equipment market size was estimated at USD 420.3 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 696.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2033. Market growth is primarily fueled by the increasing prioritization of pet wellness and the strong cultural trend of pet humanization.
Unlike global markets where rising pet ownership in emerging regions drives expansion, growth in the U.S. is anchored in the mature yet evolving consumer base that demands high-quality, protein-rich, and clean-label wet pet foods. This shift in consumer preferences is pushing manufacturers to upgrade to advanced, automated processing technologies that ensure nutritional integrity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
In the U.S., the premiumization of pet food is being propelled by a growing focus on health and wellness among pet owners, who increasingly view their pets as family members. This heightened awareness is leading to greater demand for nutrient-dense, high-quality wet pet food products. Furthermore, the shift toward clean-label, organic, and minimally processed formulations is particularly strong in the U.S. market, prompting domestic manufacturers to upgrade to advanced processing equipment that ensures transparency, safety, and nutritional retention-further driving equipment demand.
U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research, Inc. has segmented the U.S. wet pet food processing equipment market based on the product, food type, form, and package type:
- Equipment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Processing Equipment
- Mixing & Blending Equipment
- Grinding Equipment
- Pre-breakers
- Pallet Inverters
- Holding Bins
- Others
- Pre-Cooking Equipment
- Cooling & Chilling Equipment
- Others
- Packaging Equipment
- Cans
- Filling Machines
- Can Seaming Machines
- Retort Systems
- Saturated Steam
- Water Spray
- Water Immersion
- Steam-air
- Hydrostatic Retorts
- Labeling Machines
- Cartoning and Case Packing Machines
- Trays
- Filling Machines
- Sealing Machines
- Lidding Film Handling Systems
- Retort Systems
- Saturated Steam
- Water Spray
- Water Immersion
- Steam-air4
- Hydrostatic Retorts
- Labeling Machines
- Cartoning and Case Packing Machines
- Pouches
- Pouch Feeding/Loading Machines
- Filling Machines
- Sealing Machines
- Retort Systems
- Saturated Steam
- Water Spray
- Water Immersion
- Steam-air4
- Hydrostatic Retorts
- Labeling Machines
- Cartoning and Case Packing Machines
- Tubes
- Tube Feeding Machines
- Filling Machines
- Sealing Machines
- Trimming Machines
- Retort Systems
- Saturated Steam
- Water Spray
- Water Immersion
- Steam-air4
- Hydrostatic Retorts
- Labeling Machines
- Cartoning and Case Packing Machines
- Others
- Filling Machines
- Sealing Machines
- Retort Systems
- Saturated Steam
- Water Spray
- Water Immersion
- Steam-air4
- Hydrostatic Retorts
- Labeling Machines
- Cartoning and Case Packing Machines
- Cleaning & Sanitization Equipment
- Food Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Dog Food
- Cat Food
- Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Loaves
- Stew
- Chunk in Gravy
- Others
- Package Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Cans
- Trays
- Pouches
- Tubes
- Others
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology And Scope
- 1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2 Market Definitions
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.4 Information Procurement
- 1.4.1 Purchased Database
- 1.4.2 GVR's Internal Database
- 1.4.3 Secondary Sources
- 1.4.4 Third Party Perspective
- 1.4.5 Information Analysis
- 1.5 Information Analysis
- 1.5.1 Data Analysis Models
- 1.5.2 Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.5.3 Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.6 Research Scope And Assumptions
- 1.6.1 List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Market Snapshot
- 2.2 Equipment & Food Type Snapshot
- 2.3 Form & Package Type Snapshot
- 2.4 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2 Concentration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1 Raw Material & Component Supplier Outlook
- 3.3.2 Manufacturer Outlook
- 3.3.3 Distribution Outlook
- 3.3.4 End-User Outlook
- 3.4 Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1 North America
- 3.4.2 Europe
- 3.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 3.5 Technology Overview
- 3.5.1 High-Pressure Processing (Hpp) Technology Trends
- 3.6 Emerging Packaging Formats
- 3.7 Market Trends Overview
- 3.7.1 Automation & Robotics In Wet Pet Food Processing
- 3.7.2 Automated Guided Vehicles In Wet Pet Food Processing
- 3.8 Overview of Flavor Enhancers In Wet Pet Food
- 3.9 List of Can Manufacturers
- 3.10 List of Can Un-Scrambler Equipment Manufacturer & Suppliers
- 3.11 Market Dynamics
- 3.11.1 Market Driver Analysis
- 3.11.1.1 Rising Pet Ownership And Humanization of Pets
- 3.11.1.2 Expansion of Pet Food Production Facilities
- 3.11.2 Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.11.2.1 High Capital Investment
- 3.11.3 Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.11.3.1 Increasing Technological Advancments And Automation
- 3.11.4 Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.11.4.1 Complex Regulatory Compliance
- 3.12 Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.12.1 Porter's Analysis
- 3.12.2 Macroeconomic Analysis
- 3.13 Economic Mega Trend Analysis
- 3.13.1 Impact of U.S. Tariffs On The Market
- 3.13.2 Impact of Geopolitical Tensions
Chapter 4. U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Equipment Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Equipment Outlook
- 4.2 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Equipment Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 4.3 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Processing Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type of Packaging Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Packaging Equipment For Cans, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.7 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Packaging Equipment For Trays, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.8 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Packaging Equipment For Pouches, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.9 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Packaging Equipment For Tubes, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.10 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Packaging Equipment For Other Package Types, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.10.1 Processing Equipment
- 4.10.1.1 Mixing & Blending Equipment
- 4.10.1.2 Grinding Equipment
- 4.10.1.2.1 Grinding Equipment, By Type
- 4.10.2 Pre-Cooking Equipment
- 4.10.3 Cooling & Chilling Equipment
- 4.10.4 Other Processing Equipment
- 4.10.5 Packaging Equipment
- 4.10.5.1 Packaging Equipment, By Cans
- 4.10.5.1.1 Packaging Equipment For Cans
- 4.10.5.1.1.1 Retort Systems By Equipment
- 4.10.5.2 Packaging Equipment, By Trays
- 4.10.5.2.1 Packaging Equipment For Trays
- 4.10.5.2.1.1 Retort Systems By Equipment
- 4.10.5.3 Packaging Equipment, By Pouches
- 4.10.5.3.1 Packaging Equipment For Pouches
- 4.10.5.3.1.1 Retort Systems By Equipment
- 4.10.5.4 Packaging Equipment, By Tubes
- 4.10.5.4.1 Packaging Equipment For Tubes
- 4.10.5.4.1.1 Retort Systems By Equipment
- 4.10.5.5 Packaging Equipment, By Other Package Types
- 4.10.5.5.1 Packaging Equipment For Other Package Types
- 4.10.5.5.1.1 Retort Systems By Equipment
- 4.10.6 Cleaning & Sanitization Equipment
Chapter 5. U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Food Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Food Type Outlook
- 5.2 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Food Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Food Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1 Dog Food
- 5.3.2 Cat Food
Chapter 6. U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Form Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Form Outlook
- 6.2 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Form Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Form, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Form Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.1 Loaves
- 6.4.2 Stews
- 6.4.3 Chunk In Gravy
Chapter 7. U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Package Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Package Type Outlook
- 7.2 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Package Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 7.3 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Package Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, For Cans, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, For Trays, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, For Pouches, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, For Tubes, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8 U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, For Other Package Types, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8.1 Cans
- 7.8.2 Trays
- 7.8.3 Pouches
- 7.8.4 Tubes
- 7.8.5 Other Package Types
Chapter 8. U.S. Wet Pet Food Processing Equipment Market: Competitive Landscape
- 8.1 Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2 Company Categorization
- 8.3 Market Positioning Analysis
- 8.3.1 Vendor Landscape
- 8.3.1.1 List of Key Raw Material/Component Providers
- 8.3.2 List of Key Manufacturers
- 8.3.3 List of Key Distributors
- 8.4 Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
- 8.5 Participant's Overview
- 8.6 Product Benchmarking
- 8.7 Financial Performance
- 8.8 Swot Analysis
- 8.8.1 Jbt Marel
- 8.8.2 Andritz
- 8.8.3 The Middleby Corporation
- 8.9 Strategy Mapping
- 8.9.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
- 8.9.2 Partnerships/Collaborations
- 8.9.3 Product Launches
- 8.10 List of Companies
- 8.10.1 JBT Marel
- 8.10.2 DC Norris
- 8.10.3 Kronitek - Food Processing Machines
- 8.10.4 Cabinplant A/S
- 8.10.5 Barry-Wehmiller Companies
- 8.10.6 Scansteel Foodtech A/S.
- 8.10.7 Mepaco
- 8.10.8 Andritz
- 8.10.9 The Middleby Corporation
- 8.10.10 GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft