South Africa Pet Care Market 2025

The South Africa pet care market is poised for steady growth, with an expected increase of USD 238.6 million, reflecting a CAGR of approximately 7.2% from 2025 to 2030. South Africa’s pet care industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by a high pet ownership rate and a growing emphasis on pet health and nutrition. The majority of South African households own pets, with dogs being the most popular. This widespread pet ownership has led to increased demand for quality pet food, veterinary services, and grooming products, particularly among the middle and upper-income segments.

The market is also witnessing a shift towards premiumization, with consumers showing a preference for natural and organic pet food options. The expansion of retail chains and the rise of e-commerce platforms have made pet care products more accessible, catering to the diverse needs of pet owners across the country. Additionally, educational initiatives and awareness campaigns are promoting responsible pet ownership, further fueling market growth.

The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the South Africa pet care market, delivering detailed insights into market size, historical growth trends over the past six years, and forward-looking projections through 2030. It provides a granular breakdown of the market by product type, pet type and distribution channel, highlighting key drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the South Africa pet care market:
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, hypermarkets, pet stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, others

The pet care market in South Africa is segmented across product type, pet type and distribution channel. By product type, it includes 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 categories include cat, dog, bird, fish, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises discounters, e-commerce, hypermarkets, pet stores, supermarkets, veterinary clinics, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The South Africa pet care market remains highly competitive, with major players including Afrique Pet Food (Pty) Ltd., AVI Products Pty Ltd., Brennco Feeds (Pty) Ltd, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Gourmet Corporation (Pty). Ltd. (Dr Hahnz), Marltons Pets & Products (Pty) Ltd, Mars Incorporated, Merck & Co. Inc., Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd, Nestle S.A., Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Promeal (PTY) LTD. and RCL Foods Limited.

This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the pet care sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Pet Care Market – Product Type Analysis
South Africa Pet Care Market – Pet Type Analysis
South Africa Pet Care Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Afrique Pet Food (Pty) Ltd.
AVI Products Pty Ltd.
Brennco Feeds (Pty) Ltd
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Gourmet Corporation (Pty). Ltd. (Dr Hahnz)
Marltons Pets & Products (Pty) Ltd
Mars, Incorporated
Merck & Co., Inc.
Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Afrique Pet Food (Pty) Ltd.
AVI Products Pty Ltd.
Brennco Feeds (Pty) Ltd
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Gourmet Corporation (Pty). Ltd. (Dr Hahnz)
Marltons Pets & Products (Pty) Ltd
Mars, Incorporated
Merck & Co., Inc.
Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd
Nestle S.A.
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Promeal (PTY) LTD.
RCL Foods Limited