Pet Care Market

The global pet care market size was valued at $138,270.0 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $269,497.5 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.2% from 2021 to 2030. 

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had a positive impact on the market growth. The pet care industry was already witnessing a strong growth in the pre-pandemic. However, the lockdown restrictions imposed during the pandemic led to increased concerns among the pet owners regarding their pets’ health and this resulted in panic buying of pet food and other essential accessories and pet products. This spiked the demand for the pet care products.

The adoption of various companion animals such as fishes, dogs, cats, and birds is gaining rapid traction among the population all over the globe. Having a companion animal offers several benefits such as reduced stress, boosting confidence, healthy heart, and blood pressure and cholesterol levels control, which are scientifically proven facts that encourage people to own pets. Surging pet ownership among the millennials and generation Z along with the rapidly penetrating social media and e-commerce platforms across the globe significantly boosts the pet care market growth.

According to the pet care market analysis, the pet care market is segmented on the basis of product type, animal type, distribution channel, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is categorized into brushes, shower & bath accessories, toothpaste, grooming wipes, shampoos/conditioners, cat litter, pet comb, tick repellent, dry food, wet food, treats & snacks, and others. By animal type, it is segregated into dogs, cats, birds, and others. By distribution channel, it is segmented into supermarkets, e-commerce, specialized pet stores, and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Russia, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).

As per the pet care market forecast, by product type, the dry food segment was the dominating segment that accounted for 31.2% of the market share in 2020. This is attributed to the increased demand for the dry food for pets owing to its nutritional and oral benefits. The cat litter is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment owing to the rising adoption of cats in the developed and developing nations. The adoption of cats as pets is higher in the developed markets like North America and Europe.

By animal type, the dogs and the cats were the two most prominent segments in 2020, dogs segment leading the market. However, the cat segment is estimated to outnumber the dogs segment during the forecast period as the cat adoption across the globe is gaining rapid traction. This is because cats are less expensive, they require less space, cats prefer to stay indoors all the time, and cats don’t make much noises as the dogs do. Therefore, owning a cat as a pet is more convenient than that of dog.

Depending upon the distribution channel, the e-commerce is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising penetration of the e-commerce platforms, surging adoption of smartphones, and improved access to internet. The rising number of online shoppers and growing popularity of specialized online pet products retailers is fostering the market growth.

Asia-Pacific is one of the most important and high potential regions for the pet care industry. Asia-Pacific has diverse countries, such as Australia and Japan, which have reached a maturity stage and have emerging markets such as China, India, and others. There is also a sharp contrast in the buying patterns and social cultures in these countries. The pet care market in Asia-Pacific is being largely driven by rapid urbanization and connectivity programs. In many countries owing a pet, focusing and spending on its care is perceived as a social status and sensitivity. However, people usually give foods consumed by humans, such as white rice, dairy products, fish, chicken, and peanut butter, instead of recommended pet food to their pets, which is expected to hinder the growth of the pet care market.

The key players operating in the global pet care market have adopted various developmental strategies to expand their market share and increase profitability in the market. The key players profiled in this report include Beaphar, B.V., Colgate Palmolive Company, EBOS Group Limited, General Mills, Inc., Heristo AG, Mars, Incorporated, Nestle SA, Pet AG, PetEdge, Petlife International Ltd., Schell & Kampeter, Inc., Thai Union Group Plc, The J.M. Smucker Company, Unicharm Corporation, and Versele-Laga N.V.

Key Benefits for Stakeholders

• The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging pet care market trends and opportunities.
• The report provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the current trends and future estimations that help evaluate the prevailing pet care market opportunities in the market.
• The pet care market forecast is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
• The market analysis is conducted by following key product positioning and monitoring the top competitors within the market framework.
• The report provides extensive qualitative insights on the potential and niche segments or regions exhibiting favorable growth.

 Pet Care Market Report Highlights