* Figures are estimates. ** "Europe" refers to Member States of the Council of Europe.
The source adds the following information: "indirect employment is an estimation based on an approximate 200.000 veterinarians in Europe, an estimated 60.000 pet specialist stores, medication/vaccination, suppliers to the pet food industry, pet accessories industry, trade shows, pet press, breeders, animal wellfare organizations, transport etc." Data for 2010 to 2022 is published in previous reports by the source.
This statistic presents employment figures for the pet food industry in Europe in from 2010 to 2023, split by direct and indirect employment. As of 2023, an estimated ** people were employed directly in the pet food industry.
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FEDIAF. (June 27, 2024). Employment in the pet food industry in Europe from 2010 to 2023, by direct and indirect employment (in 1,000s)* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/515315/pet-food-industy-employment-europe/
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