The World Market for Pet Care

Introduction

Scope

Examining six trends shaping pet care

Areas of opportunity

Global Outlook

Growth accelerates with humanisation trends and trading-up

Humanisation trends will gain momentum from younger pet owners

Pet care is small but growing rapidly

US leads in per capita spending; growth continues for all segments

North America leads, Asia and Latin America will lead future growth

China as the next frontier; growth continues in developed markets

Two avenues of future growth: pet population and premiumisation

Dog food dominates the market, cat food has a bright outlook

Internet retailing disrupts all store-based channels

Leading Companies and Brands

Mars and Nestlé dominate the market, but are losing share

Asia’s ascent is creating a new group of key players

High-growth companies highlight emerging trends and new markets

Pet food giants acquire veterinary clinics as strategic assets

Top Six Trends Shaping the Industry

Megatrends and the pet care industry

Examining six trends shaping pet care

Emerging markets reshape global pet ownership patterns

Top SIX Trends Shaping the Industry

E-commerce disrupts the market through new business models

Ingredient sourcing and functionality take centre stage

New processing methods drive growth at the high-end

Premium for less: high-end features at more attainable prices

Cat treats take-off with trends in innovation and ownership

Market Snapshots

Global snapshot of cat food

Global snapshot of dog food

Global snapshot of other pet food

Global snapshot of pet products

Regional snapshot: Asia Pacific

Regional snapshot: North America

Regional snapshot: Latin America

Regional snapshot: Western Europe

Regional snapshot: Middle East and Africa

Regional snapshot: Eastern Europe

Regional snapshot: Australasia

Appendix

Definitions

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