Pet Care

Hungary is seeing a significant increase in pet food production capacity, further solidifying its position as a major player in the global pet food industry. This growth was driven in part by Nestlé Purina's expansion of its production facility in…

Pet care in Canada has seen significant changes in consumer behaviour in 2023, as a result of ongoing economic conditions. With inflation rates remaining high, pet owners are becoming more price-sensitive when it comes to purchasing pet food. As…

Initial price increases as a result of inflation were visible in pet care at the end of spring 2022. Despite reduced purchasing power, Finns remain relatively consistent about their pets’ diets, especially in the case of dogs, reducing spending on…

Total current value sales growth for pet care in Bulgaria in 2023 is expected to be slower than in 2022. This is mainly because the spike in inflation brought about by the global recovery from COVID-19 and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

In 2022, Argentina registered moderate growth of its GDP not only as a result of international factors but also local macroeconomic imbalances. Inflation is a global problem, but in Argentina it is chronic, with a double-digit rate since 2007 and an…

The pet care market in Ukraine has been strongly impacted by war and inflation, but despite these challenges sales remain healthy in 2023. Pet owners that are used to buying such products often perceive pet food to be an essential category and thus…

In 2023, the effects of inflation were still visible in Switzerland and reflected in the price of raw materials used in pet care. The cost of energy needed to produce and transport pet food (from suppliers to manufacturers) soared, while the price of…

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 led to a dramatic increase in the cost of raw materials and fuel in Ireland, with this also impacting pet care products. These factors continue to put upward pressure on production costs for pet care in 2023…

The trend of owning pets in Sweden remains strong in 2023, with cats and dogs particularly popular due to the greater interaction between consumers and these domestic animals compared to other pets. However, volume growth of pet food is gradually…

In 2023, pet care in India is expected to display strong current value growth, driven by increasing pet humanisation and greater accessibility to pet food and pet products. Rising awareness and knowledge of the importance of good nutrition for pets…

Pet care is set to experience a challenging year in 2023 mainly due to increases in raw material prices. In 2022, the growing trend of pet ownership slowed down with pet owners already beginning to look for new strategies to deal with the rising…

2023 is an interesting year in terms of developments in the German pet care industry. The pandemic years meant growth for pet care since owners were spending greater time at home with their pets, increasing their desire to treat them, while also…

The performance of pet care in Romania in 2023 was influenced by inflation that continued to exceed two digits, putting pressure on pet owners’ disposable incomes. The rising cost of living due to the high price of utilities, food and fuel resulted…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pet care industry in Israel has experienced sustained growth, albeit at a more modest pace than before. One significant factor driving this expansion has been the persistence of remote work arrangements. As…

Pet care in Indonesia is enjoying positive, driven primarily by the increasing demand resulting from the humanisation of pets and a broader availability of products. The humanisation trend has led to a greater emphasis on the use of human-grade…

Pet care in Italy has changed a lot in the three years since the start of the pandemic. Italy was hit by elevated inflation and high energy prices in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the effects of this continuing to be felt in 2023.…

Pet care recorded further growth in current value terms in 2023, despite an overall decline in volume. While inflation remained a key factor in boosting value sales, higher-quality, premium products with added benefits also supported growth to some…

Following the surge in demand for pet care over 2020-2021, growth rates are becoming more subdued. Australians’ lives are returning to normal with the end of pandemic-related lockdowns and this is reflected in the slower growth of the pet population.…

While pet care in Turkey has continued to expand at an impressive pace in 2023, overall volume and current value growth rates look set to be down substantially from 2022. This is mainly because the recent boom in pet ownership – especially dog…

The pandemic, despite its negative impact on some economic sectors in Portugal, had a positive impact on pet care. Value sales of pet food and pet products were higher in 2022 than in 2021 and this sales growth is expected to continue over the…