Market research on the pet care industry. Standardised and cross-...
Market research on the pet care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…
There has been a growing trend in pet parents treating their pets to some luxury with expensive clothing and accessories. While still a niche product area, pet parents are starting to explore fashion trends and ideas for their pets. As pets are…
After a boom in pet adoption and demand for pet care during the lockdown years of 2020 and 2021, a sense of normalcy has returned, much like in other areas of society and in the economy. While the pet population is still growing, the rate is nowhere…
Small mammal/reptile food recorded solid current value growth toward the end of the review period, with the pandemic having boosted the other pet population and ownership. This resulted in an increasing demand for associated food and products. Small…
Dog parents in New Zealand are favouring dry food over wet food for their dogs. Dry food has numerous benefits for dogs such as being good for teeth and helping with digestion by encouraging the dog to chew more. Dry dog food makes up over half of…
The dominance of cats in New Zealand may slowly be coming to an end with a decline in the growth rates of cats after COVID-19. The cat population in New Zealand grew marginally in 2022, compared to the growth rate for dogs. Some of the key reasons…
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…
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.…
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…