Pet Care in the United Kingdom

April 2024
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pet Care industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Cat Food
  • Dog Food
  • Other Pet Food
  • Pet Products

If you're in the Pet Care industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Pet Care in United Kingdom report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Pet Care in United Kingdom?
  • Which are the leading brands in Pet Care in United Kingdom?
  • How are products distributed in Pet Care in United Kingdom?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
  • How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
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Pet Care in the United Kingdom

Pet care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for pet care?
Table 1 Pet Populations 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 10 Penetration of Private Label in Pet Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Distribution of Pet Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Distribution of Pet Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 13 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 14 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Cat Food in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Stabilising of cat food volumes as cat population returns to growth
Mars Petcare mitigates inflation through implementation of reduced pack sizes
Cat owners embrace value, promotion, and affordability, valuing private label
Humanisation is set to drive growth of convenient, yet nutritional cat food, reflecting heightened demand for enhanced dietary solutions
Premiumisation is expected to drive sales of premium wet cat food, as DTC fresh food brands push for adoption in mainstream market
Cat treats set to see new format development as rewarding remains popular among younger cat owners
Table 19 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2019-2024
Table 20 Cat Population 2019-2024
Table 21 Consumption of Cat Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2019-2024
Summary 2 Cat Food by Price Band 2024
Table 22 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Dry Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Sales of Wet Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2019-2024
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Treats and Mixers: % Value 2020-2023
Table 31 Distribution of Cat Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Dog Food in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Persistent unit price increases impact volume sales of dog food
Ongoing dynamic performance by private label and meeting increasing demand with new ranges
Changing competitive landscape as leader Mars Petcare loses share to Nestlé Purina and smaller players
Amid declining volumes, value growth is set to be driven by premiumisation and health-conscious shifts
Non-traditional retail thrives amid current economic climate
Greater emphasis on sustainability through protein alternatives and packaging innovation
Table 36 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2019-2024
Table 37 Dog Population 2019-2024
Table 38 Consumption of Dog Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2019-2024
Summary 3 Dog Food by Price Band 2024
Table 39 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 40 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 42 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales of Dry Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Wet Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2019-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Treats and Mixers: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Distribution of Dog Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Other Pet Food in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Increase in small mammal/reptile population driven by affordability and ease of care
Private label from pet shops and superstores outperforms Burgess and Mars brands
Ongoing humanisation trends drive innovation in advancing nutrition
Anticipating robust performance for pet shops and superstores
Growth of premiumisation mirrors trends in dog and cat food
Bird food and fish food face limited growth amid population challenges
Table 53 Other Pet Population 2019-2024
Table 54 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Bird Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Fish Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Small Mammal/Reptile Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 Distribution of Other Pet Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Pet Products in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Pet owners defer purchases of other pet products, but humanisation trend drives up seasonal sales
Resilience of pet healthcare endures amid reduced purchasing power
Private label gains further ground in other pet products as e-commerce sales grow
Surge in pet healthcare driven by novel formats is set to continue
Stronger growth for other pet products is likely as consumers seek to treat pets
Rise of preventative health beyond pet healthcare
Table 66 Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 67 Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 68 Sales of Pet Healthcare by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Other Pet Products by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 72 Distribution of Pet Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Pet Care

        • Cat Treats and Mixers
          • Economy Dry Cat Food
          • Mid-Priced Dry Cat Food
            • Premium Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
            • Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
          • Economy Wet Cat Food
          • Mid-Priced Wet Cat Food
            • Premium Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
            • Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
        • Dog Treats and Mixers
          • Economy Dry Dog Food
          • Mid-Priced Dry Dog Food
            • Premium Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
            • Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
          • Economy Wet Dog Food
          • Mid-Priced Wet Dog Food
            • Premium Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
            • Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
      • Bird Food
      • Fish Food
      • Small Mammal/Reptile Food
    • Cat Litter
    • Pet Healthcare
    • Other Pet Products

Pet Care

This is the aggregation of pet food and pet products.

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