Pet Care

In 2024 dog food Denmark is poised for modest volume growth and somewhat slower current value growth than seen in the previous year of the review period. This limited expansion is due to category maturity and a declining dog population, influenced by…

In 2024 current value sales for dog food in Colombia remain strong but are dramatically slower than in 2023, while volume sales are rising slightly. However, volume sales have been relatively low for much of the review period, largely attributed to…

The influx of cats that migrated with Ukrainian refugees helped cat food in the Czech Republic to continue to see healthy retail volume and current value growth in 2022 and 2023, despite the worsening economic situation caused by the war in Ukraine…

Cat food is set to see solid retail volume and current value growth in Malaysia in 2024, with higher growth rates than those seen in 2023, but not as high as in the years prior. The rising cat population is one major factor in the continued strong…

The rise in the average unit price of cat food in Japan was notably higher in 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2024, resulting in stronger volume decline, while value sales have benefited. Some of the demand in economy dry cat food has been…

In 2024, cat food in Denmark is poised for growth, albeit slightly below the level seen in 2023. This subdued performance is partly due to a reduction in the cat adoption rate, linked to Danes returning to pre-pandemic routines and grappling with…

Cat food in Colombia is seeing slowed growth in 2024, though still outpaced dog food in terms of both volume and current value sales due to the smaller size of the market and the increasing popularity of cat ownership. Still, category growth in 2024…

Pet products is set to maintain current value growth in the US in 2024, with increases across all categories. Healthy ageing has remained a key growth driver across pet care categories. For pet products, this has raised the opportunity for the…

Pet products in the UK continues to be challenged, experiencing slow positive value growth driven by inflation. Pet owners remain reluctant to invest in discretionary pet products, caused by the enduring impact of inflationary pressures. This is…

The growth of pet care goes beyond food and extends to complementary pet products in the United Arab Emirates. Owners are pampering their pets by buying more complementary products, and thus the demand for pet products is being driven by the rise in…

In 2024, pet products in South Korea is set to maintain the trend seen in 2023, displaying overall resilience, but each category exhibiting its own growth trajectory. Cat litter, for example, is expected to see continued consistent and robust…

The pandemic had a huge impact on pet ownership in Saudi Arabia and also led to rising awareness of pet health issues as well. In 2019 the pet population in Saudi Arabia was 1.4 million, but by the end of the pandemic in 2023 this number had doubled…

The cat litter category has evolved a lot over the years and continues to do so. Manufacturers and consumers of cat litter are increasingly favouring products with sustainable materials and options which provide greater comfort to cats. As seen in…

Value sales of pet products in Hong Kong continue to show consistent growth due to increasing demand for evolving and convenient products that promote co-sharing between pets and owners. Technological innovations, such as smart cat litter systems,…

Cat litter sales saw dynamic double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023 although this was largely due to the general increase in prices rather than a significant increase in demand. A similar pattern has continued into 2024, albeit prices…

After many years of double-digit current value growth for pet products in China, growth slowed to single-digit in 2023, and a further slowing of growth is expected in 2024, although remaining solid. The growth of cat litter is expected to stabilise…

The expansion of private label within cat litter in Chile can be attributed to several key factors that collectively enhance its appeal and competitive positioning. Firstly, the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty have made price a…

The pet humanisation trend is also evident in pet products in Canada. Thus, pet-friendly home décor continued to gain popularity towards the end of the review period. As more owners view their pets as valued family members, they are more inclined to…

Sales of pet products are expected to record moderate growth in value terms in 2024. Pet products continue to grow in value in Belgium, as inflation has also hit these types of products causing price rises. However, many owners have reduced the…

Pet care is set to maintain slow retail volume growth and more dynamic current value growth in the US in 2024. This year, premiumisation has become a sharpening double-edged sword for future growth in pet care. Although premium categories are set to…