Australia

Cat treats and mixers remains the strongest performer within cat food in Australia, continuing to sustain dynamic growth rates in both volume and value terms. As cat owners continue to prioritise their pets and seek to indulge them, the demand for…

Owning a pet is a financial luxury that many consumers cannot afford in Australia due to the rising cost of living, but small pets such as birds and fish can be a more affordable option for those who still desire a pet for companionship. Animal…

Research into pet owners by Animal Medicines Australia shows that dog-owning households tend to spend an average of AUD349 on pet products and AUD323 on pet healthcare each year. This is significantly higher than the average annual spend for…

Despite low volume growth of dog food in Australia, mainly driven by falling demand for wet dog food, premium dry dog food remains a strong performer in 2024. Notwithstanding financial pressures, consumers continue to prioritise the wellbeing of…

Pet care in Australia continues to face challenges amid the economic slowdown, but is still demonstrating resilience and growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2024. Pet care spending is the last category consumers consider reducing,…