Pet Care

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…

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 pet care industry in the United Arab Emirates is continuously growing across the different categories. Growth is being driven by the rise of pet ownership in the local market, which has been steadily increasing for all types of pets, although…

Pet care continues to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in Saudi Arabia with it having become one of the most dynamic industries in the Kingdom. This dynamism is being driven by the huge investment made by major pet care…

Pet care is experiencing growth across the different categories, not only for dog and cat food, but also for other pet food in the United Arab Emirates targeting birds, fish and small mammals/reptiles as these populations grow. Owning a pet is…

Other pet food continues to see dynamic growth in value and volume terms in 2024, continuing the patter seen in the second half of the review period. This dynamism is in part thanks to the increasing openness of the culture in the Kingdom with…

Demand for dog food in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, supported by a growing dog population and ownership rate. As an increasing number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates are becoming accustomed to the idea of having dogs as pets…

Sales of dog food continue to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in 2024, continuing the pattern seen throughout the review period. Sales have continued to be positively impacted by the rapid rise in dog ownership in Saudi…

Demand for cat food is steadily growing in the United Arab Emirates. The increase in cat ownership, which is already considerably higher than that of dogs, is driving volume growth in the category. Cat ownership is preferred in the United Arab…

Cat food dominates pet care sales in Saudi Arabia with the category continuing to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in 2023. This is largely due to the growing population pet cats and increasing awareness of the benefits of…

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…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

As a result of the shift towards remote work and locals spending more time at home, pet owners have become more attentive to the needs of their pets, driving the pet humanisation trend. This heightened awareness of pets' wellbeing is contributing to…

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…

2023 is seeing a decline in volume sales of overall other pet food, driven primarily by small mammal/reptile food though bird food is also falling slightly. Small mammal/reptile food saw a spike in growth during the COVID-19 pandemic - with schools…

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a surge in dog ownership in Israel as more households adopted or bought a dog in order to enhance forced increased at-home time and provide some extra companionship, especially for children. At the same time, a considerable…

As pet owners spend more time with their pets, they are increasingly investing in higher quality products for their feline companions. No longer content with providing generic cat food, locals now consult with veterinarians and pet shop owners to…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…