Europe Pet Care Market 2025

The Europe pet care market is poised for gradual expansion, anticipated to grow by USD 18.0 billion with a CAGR of around 4.7% throughout the 2025 to 2030 forecast period. Europe continues to anchor global pet care innovation, bolstered by an entrenched culture of animal welfare and sophisticated consumer preferences. A marked trend toward humanization of pets has escalated demand for organic, allergen-free, and functional food products. Countries such as Germany, France, and the UK are witnessing a sustained surge in the adoption of companion animals, particularly among aging populations and single-person households, both of which regard pets as emotionally significant family members rather than functional domestic animals.

Policy frameworks at both national and EU levels are further reinforcing industry growth. Regulations mandating clearer labeling and stricter animal welfare standards have catalyzed transparency and fostered brand loyalty. In parallel, sustainability-oriented consumers are exerting pressure on manufacturers to pivot toward recyclable packaging and cruelty-free product lines. This alignment with ESG principles is not only shaping product development pipelines but also influencing capital allocation from impact investors increasingly drawn to ethical pet care ventures.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Europe pet care market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including product type, pet type, distribution channel and country, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the Europe pet care market is outlined below:
Product type: pet food (cat food, bird food, dog food, fish food, small mammal and reptile food), pet products (accessories, cat litter, pet grooming products, pet healthcare, others)
Pet type: cat, dog, bird, fish, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, home product stores, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, others
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, others

In Europe, the pet care market is segmented by product type, pet type, distribution channel and country. In terms of product type, the market is segmented into pet food (cat food, bird food, dog food, fish food, small mammal and reptile food), and pet products (accessories, cat litter, pet grooming products, pet healthcare, others). Pet type segments encompass cat, dog, bird, fish, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, home product stores, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, and others. Geographically, the market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and others.

Competitive Landscape

Leading companies in the pet care market include AB Dogman, Agras Delic spa, Agrolimen SA, Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino), Beaphar B.V., Boehringer Ingelheim Auslandsbeteiligungs GmbH, Butcher’s Pet Care Limited, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, Ferplast S.p.A., H. von Gimborn GmbH, heristo AG, Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd, Laroy Group NV, Lider Evcil Hayvan Beslenme Urunleri San. Ve Tic. ltd. sti., Mars Incorporated, Martin Sellier S.A.S., MATINA GmbH, Monge & C. S.p.a., MPM Products Ltd., Nestle S.A., Nordic Pet Care A/S, Partner in Pet Food (PPF), Perrigo Company PLC, Pet Beheer B.V., Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Riga SA, Rinaldo Franco S.p.a., Rolf C. Hagen Inc., sera GmbH, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., The Bolton Group, Tolsa S.A., Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG, VAFO Group a.s., Versele-Laga NV, Virbac S.A., Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG and Zolux S.A.S.

This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the pet care market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Europe Pet Care Market – Product Type Analysis
Europe Pet Care Market – Pet Type Analysis
Europe Pet Care Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Europe Pet Care Market – Country Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
AB Dogman
Agras Delic spa
Agrolimen SA
Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
Beaphar B.V.
Boehringer Ingelheim Auslandsbeteiligungs GmbH
Butcher’s Pet Care Limited
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Europe Pet Care Market 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Care Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Care Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Pet Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Care Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Care Market by Country, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Care Market by Country, 2020-2030
Table Europe – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Europe – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Europe – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Europe Pet Care Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Europe Pet Care Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

AB Dogman
Agras Delic spa
Agrolimen SA
Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
Beaphar B.V.
Boehringer Ingelheim Auslandsbeteiligungs GmbH
Butcher’s Pet Care Limited
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Ferplast S.p.A.
H. von Gimborn GmbH
heristo AG
Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd
Laroy Group NV
Lider Evcil Hayvan Beslenme Urunleri San. Ve Tic. ltd. sti.
Mars, Incorporated
Martin Sellier S.A.S.
MATINA GmbH
Monge & C. S.p.a.
MPM Products Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Nordic Pet Care A/S
Partner in Pet Food (PPF)
Perrigo Company PLC
Pet Beheer B.V.
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Riga SA
Rinaldo Franco S.p.a.
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
sera GmbH
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
The Bolton Group
Tolsa S.A.
Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG
VAFO Group a.s.
Versele-Laga NV
Virbac S.A.
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Zolux S.A.S.