Mexico Pet Care Market 2025

While a significant portion of cost-conscious consumers gravitate toward economy brands for essential pet products, an expanding segment of pet owners demonstrates a willingness to invest in premium offerings, driven by the perceived health benefits for their pets and the deepening emotional bond between owners and their companions. This dichotomy reflects broader socioeconomic trends, with discretionary spending on pets becoming a priority for certain demographic groups despite financial constraints.

A notable shift in pet ownership patterns is emerging, with cats gaining prominence in Mexican households. Over 78% of Mexican households now own pets, marking an increase from previous years, with a growing proportion owning one or two cats. This aligns with global trends where feline companionship is rising, attributed to the emotional fulfillment pets provide. However, urban living constraints, including limited space and time availability, present challenges for potential pet owners, influencing the types of pets adopted and the products demanded in the market.

Product innovation has become a key driver in the Mexican pet food sector, with manufacturers increasingly focusing on functional formulations that address specific pet health needs. Established brands are responding to this trend through strategic product relaunches and new line introductions. For instance, Dog Chow has revitalized its offerings with specialized weight control and longevity formulas, while Full Life has introduced a salmon-based line emphasizing skin, coat, and immune system benefits. These developments reflect the growing importance of health-oriented claims in product positioning.

Market projections indicate robust growth for Mexico’s pet care sector, with an anticipated USD 2.3 billion expansion and a 7.5% CAGR through 2030. This growth trajectory is underpinned by multiple factors including rising pet ownership rates, increasing health consciousness among pet owners, and the expansion of the middle class. The humanization of pets continues to reshape consumption patterns, with demand growing for premium nutrition options, specialized supplements, and healthcare products. Concurrently, the proliferation of e-commerce platforms is enhancing product accessibility across diverse consumer segments, further stimulating market expansion. The convergence of these trends suggests sustained momentum in Mexico’s evolving pet care landscape.

This report offers a detailed examination of the Mexico pet care market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of product type, pet type and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The Mexico pet care market is categorized 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: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, warehouse clubs, others

The pet care market in the Mexico is segmented by product type, pet type and distribution channel. By product type, the market features 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 are divided into cat, dog, bird, fish, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, warehouse clubs, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has been analyzed, featuring profiles of major players such as Agrolimen SA, Boehringer Ingelheim Auslandsbeteiligungs GmbH, Buckeye Feed Mills Inc., C&D Foods Ltd. (ABP Food Group Ltd.), Cargill Incorporated, Central Garden & Pet Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, Holland de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V., Mars Incorporated, Nestle S.A., Nueva Tecnologia En Alimentacion S.A. De C.V., Nutrimentos Minerales de Hidalgo S.A. de C.V., Schell & Kampeter Inc. (t/a Diamond Pet Foods Inc.), Sunshine Mills Inc., The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, The Clorox Company, Unicharm Corporation and Zoetis Inc.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the pet care sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Mexico Pet Care Market – Product Type Analysis
Mexico Pet Care Market – Pet Type Analysis
Mexico Pet Care Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Agrolimen SA
Boehringer Ingelheim Auslandsbeteiligungs GmbH
Buckeye Feed Mills, Inc.
C&D Foods Ltd. (ABP Food Group Ltd.)
Cargill, Incorporated
Central Garden & Pet Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Holland de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Agrolimen SA
Boehringer Ingelheim Auslandsbeteiligungs GmbH
Buckeye Feed Mills, Inc.
C&D Foods Ltd. (ABP Food Group Ltd.)
Cargill, Incorporated
Central Garden & Pet Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Holland de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V.
Mars, Incorporated
Nestle S.A.
Nueva Tecnologia En Alimentacion, S.A. De C.V.
Nutrimentos Minerales de Hidalgo, S.A. de C.V.
Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (t/a Diamond Pet Foods Inc.)
Sunshine Mills, Inc.
The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
The Clorox Company
Unicharm Corporation
Zoetis Inc.