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Pet Care in Canada
May 2022
Pet care in 2022: The big picture
Having spiked during 2020, the proportion of Canadian households owning a cat or dog declined during both 2021 and 2022, leading to a significant slowdown in the rate of growth in retail constant value sales (2021 prices) of pet food and a decline in retail constant value sales of pet products. As the economy began to open up again and local consumers spent less time at home, some of them found that they lacked the time required to care for their pets, while others simply grew bored with them.
2022 key trends
The pet humanisation trend remains very strong in Canada. Urbanisation and shrinking household size are among the main drivers of this, as these factors are leading to increased social atomisation.
Competitive landscape
In spite of the pandemic, the competitive landscape in pet care remained fairly stable throughout the review period. Prior to the pandemic, some of the leading manufacturers of dog food, most notably leaders Mars Inc and Nestlé SA, had been steadily losing retail value share to smaller players.
Retailing developments
Even before the onset of the pandemic, e-commerce was emerging as a significant distribution channel for pet care, but disruption arising from COVID-19 greatly accelerated this trend. Indeed, during 2022, this channel accounted for almost a quarter of pet food retail value sales – more than twice its pre-pandemic level – just behind non-grocery specialists (pet superstores and pet shops).
What next for pet care?
During the forecast period, the premiumisation trend is set to re-emerge in both wet and particularly dry dog food, buoyed by an anticipated post-pandemic economic rebound and heightened local consumer interest in health and wellness, which many owners will also apply to their pets. There will be more of a focus on ethically and sustainable dog food, as many new companies are focusing on lab-cultured meat protein.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pet Care industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
Cat Food
Dog Food
Other Pet Food
Pet Products
If you're in the Pet Care industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Pet Care in Canada report includes:
Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
What is the market size of Pet Care in Canada?
Which are the leading brands in Pet Care in Canada?
How are products distributed in Pet Care in Canada?
How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Pet Care in Canada
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pet care in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for pet care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Pet Populations 2017-2022
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 3 Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 4 Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 5 Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 10 Penetration of Private Label in Pet Care by Category: % Value 2017-2022Table 11 Distribution of Pet Care by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 12 Distribution of Pet Care by Format and Category: % Value 2022Table 13 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 14 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format and Category: % Value 2022Table 15 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 16 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 17 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 18 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
Cat Food in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
More households still own cats than dogs, but the gap is narrowing
Hill’s Pet Nutrition benefits from deepening health and wellness trend
E-commerce now almost as important as pet superstores and pet shops combined
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strong demand for premium brands will be the main driver of growth
Shift to digital marketing represents a growth opportunity for smaller players
Online pure plays will grow in popularity among more affluent local consumers
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 19 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2017-2022Table 20 Cat Population 2017-2022Table 21 Consumption of Cat Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 2 Cat Food by Price Band 2022Table 22 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 23 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 24 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 25 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 26 Sales of Dry Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2017-2022Table 27 Sales of Wet Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2017-2022Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Treats and Mixers: % Value 2018-2021Table 31 Distribution of Cat Food by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 32 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 33 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 34 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 35 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Dog Food in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Slight decline in canine population weighs on growth in demand for dog food
Pandemic disruption benefits large international players
Thanks to the pandemic, e-commerce is now a leading distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Deepening health and wellness trend will boost demand for premium dog food
Trend towards a more fragmented market will resume
For younger consumers, e-commerce will increasingly be the norm
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 36 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2017-2022Table 37 Dog Population 2017-2022Table 38 Consumption of Dog Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 3 Dog Food by Price Band 2022Table 39 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 40 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 41 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 42 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 43 Sales of Dry Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2017-2022Table 44 Sales of Wet Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2017-2022Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Treats and Mixers: % Value 2018-2021Table 48 Distribution of Dog Food by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 49 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 50 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 51 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 52 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Other Pet Food in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Easing of lockdown restrictions drives decline in population of other pets
Competitive landscape remains stable, with Spectrum Brands’ Tetra fish food the leading brand
E-commerce eclipses pet superstores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and wellness and pet humanisation trends will drive modest growth in retail constant value sales
Online only pureplay platforms are set to grow healthily
CBD infused treats could be launched
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 53 Other Pet Population 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 55 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 56 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 57 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Bird Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Fish Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Small Mammal/Reptile Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 61 Distribution of Other Pet Food by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 62 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 63 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 64 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 65 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Pet Products in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Declining pet population weighs on demand
Increase in home grooming boosts retail value share of Wahl Clipper Corp
E-commerce now more important that pet superstores and pet shops combined
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Improving economic conditions and rising pet population will support demand growth
E-commerce will become more user friendly
Owners will buy more and better quality pet clothing
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 67 Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 68 Sales of Pet Healthcare by Type: % Value 2017-2022Table 69 Sales of Other Pet Products by Type: % Value 2017-2022Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2017-2021Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2018-2021Table 72 Distribution of Pet Products by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 73 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 74 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Pet Care
Cat Treats and Mixers
Economy Dry Cat Food
Mid-Priced Dry Cat Food
Premium Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
Economy Wet Cat Food
Mid-Priced Wet Cat Food
Premium Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
Dog Treats and Mixers
Economy Dry Dog Food
Mid-Priced Dry Dog Food
Premium Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
Economy Wet Dog Food
Mid-Priced Wet Dog Food
Premium Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
Bird Food
Fish Food
Small Mammal/Reptile Food
Cat Litter
Pet Healthcare
Other Pet Products
Pet Care
This is the aggregation of pet food and pet products.
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