Number of Other Animal Food Manufacturing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,136
other animal food manufacturing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The other animal food manufacturing industry has grown 6.5% since 2000 (from 1,067 to 1,136 firms).
- •The peak year was 2006 with 1,164 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+4.1%).
- •Employment: 64,386 workers in 2023 (30.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 78%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,136 | 1,828 | 64,386 | 5.5% | 4.8% | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 1,146 | 1,803 | 60,048 | 5.4% | 4.9% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 1,119 | 1,778 | 57,044 | 6.2% | 3.8% | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 1,112 | 1,757 | 57,229 | 5.6% | 3.8% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 1,091 | 1,730 | 56,478 | 6.3% | 6.4% | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 1,126 | 1,751 | 52,481 | 6.2% | 4.0% | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 1,085 | 1,709 | 50,046 | 5.0% | 4.8% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 1,086 | 1,710 | 53,129 | 5.4% | 4.3% | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 1,087 | 1,693 | 54,782 | 7.0% | 3.7% | +15.0% |
| 2014 | 1,043 | 1,636 | 46,998 | 5.1% | 5.0% | +2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.