Pet Care Market in Germany

Market Size, Share & Forecasts

The Germany pet care market is poised for gradual growth, with an expected incremental increase of USD 1.8 billion, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 4% from 2025 to 2030. Germany’s pet care market is expanding due to a rising number of pet owners and the increasing trend of pet humanization. Consumers are seeking high-quality, nutritious pet food, with organic and functional ingredients gaining significant traction. Additionally, German pet owners are becoming more aware of their pets’ health needs, fueling the demand for specialized pet food, supplements, and healthcare products. The growing popularity of e-commerce is also contributing to market growth, making pet care products more accessible to a larger number of consumers.

The report aims to deliver comprehensive data on the Germany pet care market, covering annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, along with projections through 2030. It provides an in-depth analysis of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product type, pet type and distribution channel.


Market Segmentation


The Germany pet care market is classified into the following segments:
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: discounters, e-commerce, home product stores, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, others

In Germany, the pet care market is segmented by product type, pet type and distribution channel. By product type, the market is categorized 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 discounters, e-commerce, home product stores, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, and others.


Competitive Landscape


Key players dominating the pet care market include Agrolimen SA, Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino), BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Eheim GmbH & Co. KG., Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, Finnern GmbH & Co. KG, H. von Gimborn GmbH, H. von Gimborn GmbH, heristo AG, Interquell GmbH, J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GmbH & Co KG., JBL GmbH & Co. KG, Mars Incorporated, MATINA GmbH, Mera Mischfutterwerk GmbH & Co. KG, Nestle S.A., Pet Beheer B.V., Rolf C. Hagen Inc., sera GmbH, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., Terra Canis GmbH, Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG and Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the pet care market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.


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Table of Contents


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Germany Pet Care Market – Product Type Analysis
Germany Pet Care Market – Pet Type Analysis
Germany Pet Care Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Agrolimen SA
Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Eheim GmbH & Co. KG.
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Finnern GmbH & Co. KG
H. von Gimborn GmbH
H. von Gimborn GmbH

Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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


Companies Mentioned


Agrolimen SA
Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Eheim GmbH & Co. KG.
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Finnern GmbH & Co. KG
H. von Gimborn GmbH
H. von Gimborn GmbH
heristo AG
Interquell GmbH
J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GmbH & Co KG.
JBL GmbH & Co. KG
Mars, Incorporated
MATINA GmbH
Mera Mischfutterwerk GmbH & Co. KG
Nestle S.A.
Pet Beheer B.V.
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
sera GmbH
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Terra Canis GmbH
Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG


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Published Date

2025

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