The Pet Industry: Food, Accessories, Health Products & Services

Publication Date	November 2006
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	156
ISBN Number
Product Code	BCC00098

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Summary

The pet industry is a major segment of the U.S. economy. In 2005, American pet owners spent over $35 billion on their small companions, and in 2006, this figure is expected to approach $37 billion. Recent growth in all segments of the pet industry has provided an opportunity for both existing players and new entrants. A growing number of players as well as consolidation among manufacturers, retailers, and service providers, and globalization of the American economy have transformed the maturing pet industry into a dynamic, highly competitive environment. This BCC Research report analyzes these new developments and their potential impact on the future of the pet industry.

Scope Of Study

This report contains:

An introduction and overview of the pet industry in the United States, including detailed definitions and explanations of the industry as it stands today
Detailed analysis of the U.S. pet industry market, including a five-year market forecast through 2011
Analysis of market trends and developments
Review of recent technology
A discussion of markets, trends, and technology on a global level
Profiles of the major companies in the industry and a patent analysis.

Report Highlights

In 2005, Americans spent over $35 billion on pet supplies and services. This figure is projected to approach $37 billion in 2006 and surpass $43 billion by 2011, an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 3.4% from through 2011.
Pet food is the largest segment of the market, with sales of $14.7 billion (42% of the total market) in 2005. Sales of pet food are projected to increase at a slightly slower rate than the market as a whole, and as a result their market share is expected to slip to less than 41% by 2011.
Non-food pet supplies such as litter, toys and over-the-counter medicines) are the fastest-growing segment of the market, with a projected AAGR of 6.1% over the next five years. As a result, non-food pet supplies' share of the market is projected to grow from 25% in 2005 to 27% in 2011.

Content

Introduction
- Reasons For This Study And Its Importance
- Objectives Of This Study And Its Contribution
- The Audience For This Report
- Scope And Content Of The Report
- Methodology And Information Sources
- Analyst's Credentials
- Related BCC Reports
- BCC Online Services
- Disclaimer
Executive Summary
- Summary Table: Pet Care Products And Services: Current And Projected U.S. Sales By Segment, Through 2011 ($ Billions)
- Summary Figure: Pet Care Products And Services: Current And Projected U.S. Sales By Segment, 2005-2011 ($ Billions)
Pets And Their Owners
- Definition Of Pets
- Pet Ownership Trends In The U.S.
  - Historical Trends
  - Dogs And Dog Owners
    - Profile Of Dog Owners
  - Cats And Cat Owners
    - Profile Of Cat Owners
  - Fish And Fish Owners
    - Profile Of Marine Fish Owners
  - Birds And Bird Owners
    - Profile Of Bird Owners
  - Small Mammals And Their Owners
  - Reptiles And Amphibians And Their Owners
  - Projections
- Consumer Expenditures On Pets
  - Annual Expenditures By Age Group
  - Average Annual Expenditure By Household Type
  - Average Annual Expenditure By Household Income
  - Average Annual Expenditure, Homeowners Versus Renters
- Profile Of The "best Customer"
  - Demographic Trends - Age
  - Demographic Trends - Household Types
  - Demographic Trends - Home Ownership
  - Demographic Trends - Income
- Consumer Attitudes Toward Pets
Pet Industry Overview
- Summary
- Forces Shaping The Industry
  - Consolidation And Brand Rationalization
    - Consolidation
    - Brand Rationalization
    - Recent M&a Transactions
  - Changing Retail Dynamics
  - Superstores Regroup To Capitalize On Consumer Move Towards The Higher End Of The Market And The Pet Pampering Tendency
  - Petsmart, Inc.
  - Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
  - Supermarkets Remain Important Outlets Although Share Deteriorates
  - Mass Merchandisers Capture Share As Pet Care Becomes A Key Category
  - Independents Squeezed By Intensified Competition And Falling Profit Margins
  - Retailers Are Relying Increasingly On Private Labels To Differentiate Themselves From Their Competition
  - E-Commerce Still A Factor; Brick-And-Mortar Retailers Are The Biggest Online Sellers
  - Growing Interest In Pet Health Care
  - Growing Synergy Between All Pet Care Sectors Leads To The Emergence Of The "total Pet Care" Concept
    - Petsmart
    - Petco
    - Vca Antech
    - Product Manufacturers Expand
  - Globalization Leads To Pressure For Harmonization Of Regulatory Requirements In Major World Markets
    - National Research Council
    - American Association Of Food Control Officials
    - Major Differences In E.U, U.S. And Japan Approaches
Pet Food
- Summary
- Dog And Cat Food
  - Major Market Segments
    - Dog Food
    - Dry Dog Food
    - Dog Treats
    - Canned Food
    - Moist Food
    - Cat Food
    - Canned Food
    - Dry Food
    - Treats
    - Moist Food
    - Premium And Super Premium Foods
    - Private Label Foods
    - Natural And Organic Pet Food Products
  - Other Market Developments
    - Innovative Functional Food Ingredients
    - Nutraceuticals
    - Novel Functional Ingredients
    - Growing Interest In Controlling Obesity
    - Lifestage-Specific Foods
    - New Packaging Trends
  - Distribution Channels
  - Dog And Cat Food Manufacturers
    - Nestlé Purina Petcare
    - Iams
    - Del Monte Foods
    - Hill's Pet Nutrition Co.
    - Doane Products Co.
    - Mars
    - Nutro Products, Inc.
- Other Pet Foods
  - Bird And Small Mammal Food
    - Bird Food
    - Small Mammal Food
    - Other Market Trends
    - Bird And Small Mammal Food Manufacturers
    - Central Garden & Pet Co.
    - Hartz Mountain
  - Fish Food
    - Fish Food Manufacturers
    - Tetra
  - Reptile Food
    - Product Trends In Other Pet Foods
  - Distribution Channels
- Regulation Of The Pet Food Industry
  - Federal Regulations
    - Regulation Intended To Enhance Food Supply Chain Security
    - Prior Notice
    - Registration
    - Manufacture And Labeling Of Raw Meat Foods
  - Aafco Regulations
    - Aafco Labeling Regulations
    - The 95 Percent Rule
    - The Three Percent Rule
    - The Flavor Rule
    - Aafco Nutritional Adequacy Statement Requirements
    - Recent Aafco Regulations
  - State Regulations
Pet Services
- Summary
- Veterinary Services

Industry Structure

Consolidation
- National And Regional Chain Expansion
- Consolidation Factors
- Impact Of Consolidation On Veterinary Services
- Vca Antech, Inc. (Formerly Veterinary Centers Of America, Inc.)
- Company Overview
Trends In Veterinary Services
- Continuing Specialization Of Veterinary Services
- Increasing Need For Senior Health Care And Critical Care
- Pet Hmos
- Entry Of Pet Suerstores Into The Veterinary Market
Regulation Of Veterinary Practices And Veterinary Medicine
- The Animal Drug Availability Act
- Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act
- Minor Use And Minor Species Animal Health Act
- Regulations On Dispensing Veterinary Prescription Drugs

Other Pet Services

Profile Of Pet Service Users
Grooming And Boarding Services
- Overview Of The Boarding And Grooming Businesses
- Upscale Full-Range Establishments Flourish Despite Economic Slowdown
Dog Training Services
- Overview Of Dog Training Businesses
Breeding Services
- Overview Of The Breeding Business
Pet-Sitting Services
- Overview Of The Pet-Sitting Businesses
Consolidation Of The Pet Services Segment
- "one-Stop Shopping" For Pet Services
- Market Drivers

Pet Supplies

Summary
Definition Of Pet Supplies By Product Category
Consumer Expenditures On Pet Supplies
Pet Supplies Sector Structure
- Hartz Mountain Corp.
Dog And Cat Supplies
- Cat Litter
  - Leading Marketers In The Segment
  - Nestlé Purina
  - Clorox Co.
  - Oil-Dri Corp. Of America
  - American Colloid
  - Recent Product Trends
- Other Dog And Cat Accessories
- Dog And Cat Toys/Gifts
- Flea And Tick Products
- Distribution Channels
Fish Supplies
Bird Supplies
Small Mammal And Reptile Supplies
Consumer Trends In Pet Supplies
Trends In The Distribution Channels
- Mass Merchandisers
- Pet Superstores
- Supermarkets
- Independents
Government Regulation
- Fda
  - Animal Drug Regulation
- Epa
  - 1998 Epa Health Effects Test Guidelines For Companion Animal Safety
  - 1996 Epa Regulations Concerning Improved Label Directions For Dog And Cat Pesticide Products

International Aspects

Globalization Of Pet Care Markets
Global Market For Pet Food And Supplies
- Global Market For Pet Food And Pet Supplies
- Overview Of Global Market For Pet Food
- Pet Food Exports From The U.S.
  - Dog And Cat Food
  - Other Pet Food
- Pet Food Imports
  - Dog And Cat Food
Selected Major Markets
- Canada
- Italy
- Japan

Appendix

List Of Figures

Summary Table: Pet Care Products And Services: Current And Projected U.S. Sales By Segment, Through 2011 ($ Billions)
Table 1 U.S. Households Owning Pets By Type, 1992-2004 (%)
Table 2 U.S. Pet Population By Type, 1992-2004 (Millions)
Table 3 Top 10 Dog Breeds Registered By The American Kennel Club, 2005
Table 4 Demographic Characteristics Of Dog Owners (%)
Table 5 Top 10 Cat Breeds Registered By Cat Fancier's Association, 2005
Table 6 Demographic Characteristics Of Cat Owners (%)
Table 7 Most Popular Freshwater Fish
Table 8 Most Popular Marine Fish
Table 9 Most Popular Pet Birds
Table 10 Most Popular Small Mammal Species
Table 11 Most Popular Species Of Reptiles And Amphibians
Table 12 Trends In U.S. Pet Population Vs. Number Of Households And Real Per Capita Income, Through 2004
Table 13 Average Annual Growth In The Population Of Specific Types Of Pets, Through 2004 (Aagr%)
Table 14 U.S. Market Forecast Of Pet Population, Through 2011 (Million)
Table 15 Share Of Average Annual Expenditures On Pets By Age Group, 1998 And 2004 (%)
Table 16 Share Of Average Total Expenditures On Pets, By Household Type, 1998 And 2004 (%)
Table 17 Average Share Of Total Expenditures On Pets, By Household Income, 1998 And 2004 (%)
Table 18 Average Share Of Total Expenditures On Pets, Homeowners Vs. Renters, 1998 And 2004 (%)
Table 19 U.S. Market Forecast For Pet Industry Current And Projected Sales By Segment, Through 2011 ($ Billions)
Table 20 Major Acquisitions And Mergers In The Pet Industry, 2000-2006
Table 21 Average Size Of Pet Departments In Primary Retail Outlets
Table 22 Petsmart And Petco Financial And Other Performance Indicators, 2005
Table 23 Petsmart And Petco Sales Performance, Through 2005 ($ Billion)
Table 24 Petsmart Sales And Comparable Store Sales Increases, Through 2005 ($ Millions)
Table 25 Petco, Inc. U.S. Sales And Comparable Store Sales Increases, Through 2005 ($ Millions)
Table 26 Independent Pet Store Selected Performance Indicators, 2000 And 2004
Table 27 U.S. Market Forecast For Pet Food By Pet Type, Through 2011 ($ Billions)
Table 28 Historical Trends In Dog Food Sales, Through 2005 ($ Millions)
Table 29 U.S. Market Forecast For Annual Sales Of Dog Food By Product Type, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 30 Historical Trends In Cat Food Sales, Through 2005 ($ Millions)
Table 31 U.S. Market Forecast Of Annual Sales Of Cat Food By Product Type, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 32 U.S. Sales Of Premium And Super Premium Pet Foods, Through 2011 ($ Billion)
Table 33 Market For Organic And Natural Dog And Cat Foods, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 34 Nestlé Purina Petcare Sales Of Dog And Cat Food By Region, 2005 (%)
Table 35 Bird Food Sales, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 36 Small Mammal Food Sales, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 37 U.S. Market Forecast For Fish Food Sales, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 38 U.S. Market Forecast For Reptile Food Sales, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
Table 39 Current Sales And Forecasts For Pet Services By Type, Through 2008 ($ Millions)
Table 40 Consumer Expenditures On Veterinary Services, Through 2011 (Units And $ Millions)
Table 41 Growth In Sale Non-Veterinary Pet Services, Through 2005 ($ Million)
Table 42 Projected Growth Rates Of Other Pet Services, 2005-2011 (Million)
Table 43 Consumer Expenditures On Other Pet Services, Through 2011 ($)
Table 44 Growth In Sales Of Pet Supplies Vs. Increase In Pet Population, 2000-2005 ($ Millions)
Table 45 Projected Growth Rates Of Pet Supplies, 2005-2011 (Million)
Table 46 Consumer Expenditures On Per Supplies, Through 2011 ($)
Table 47 Leading Marketers Of Pet Supplies In Mass Channels, Estimated Sales, 2002 ($ Millions)
Table 48 Global Market For Pet Food And Pet Supplies By Sector, 2005 ($ Millions)
Table 49 Global Pet Food Market Trends By Region, Through 2011 ($ Million And %)
Table 50 Trends In U.S. Dog And Cat Food Exports, Through 2005 ($ Million)
Table 51 U.S. Dog And Cat Food Top Export Destinations And Share Of Total Exports, 2005
Table 52 Long-Term Trends In U.S. Other Pet Food Exports, Through 2005 ($ Million)
Table 53 Trends In U.S. Dog And Cat Food Imports, Through 2005 ($ Million)
Table 54 U.S. Based Pet Industry Associations
Table 55 Foreign-Based Pet Industry Associations

List Of Figures

Summary Figure: Pet Care Products And Services: Current And Projected U.S. Sales By Segment, 2005-2011 ($ Billions)
Figure 1 U.S. Expenditures On Pets By Segment, 2005 (Percentage Of Total Expenditures)
Figure 2 Petsmart And Petco Sales Trends, 2001-2005 ($ Billion)
Figure 3 Petsmart And Petco Number Of Stores In The U.S., 2001-2005
Figure 4 Pet Food Market By Type Of Pet, 2005 And 2011 (%)
Figure 5 Trends In Dog Food Product Segments, 1995 And 2005 (Percentage Of Total Sales)
Figure 6 Trends In Cat Food Product Segments, 1995 And 2005 (Percentage Of Total Sales)
Figure 7 Trends In Premium And Super Premium Pet Food Sales, 2005-2011 ($ Billions)
Figure 8 Market Shares Of Dog And Cat Foods By Distribution Channel, 2005 (%)
Figure 9 Market Shares Of Largest Dog And Cat Food Manufacturers, 2005 (%)
Figure 10 Bird Food Sales, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
Figure 11 Small Mammal Food Sales, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
Figure 12 Fish Food Sales, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
Figure 13 Reptile Food Sales, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
Figure 14 Market Shares Of Other Pet Foods By Distribution Channel, 2005 (%)
Figure 15 Distribution Of U.S. Private Veterinary Practices By Sales Volume, 2005 (%)
Figure 16 Distribution Of U.S. Private Veterinary Practices By Number Of Employees, 2005 (%)
Figure 17 Market Share Of The Other Pet Services Segment, 2005 (%)
Figure 18 Market Shares Of Pet Supplies By Animal Type, 2005 (%)
Figure 19 Consumer Expenditures On Pet Supplies, 1992-2002 ($ Millions)
Figure 20 Market Shares Of Dog And Cat Supplies By Product Category, 2005 (%)
Figure 21 Market Shares Of The Cat Litter Market, 2005 (%)
Figure 22 Cat Litter Market By Type, 2005 (%)
Figure 23 Market Shares Of Dog And Cat Accessories By Product Type, 2005 (%)
Figure 24 Market Shares Of Dog And Cat Toys/Gifts By Product Type, 2005 (%)
Figure 25 Market Shares Of Dog And Cat Supplies By Distribution Channel, 2005 (%)
Figure 26 Market Shares Of Fish Supplies By Product Category, 2005 (%)
Figure 27 Market Shares Of Bird Supplies By Product Category, 2005 (%)
Figure 28 Market Shares For Small Mammal Supplies By Product Category, 2005 (%)
Figure 29 Market Shares For Reptile Supplies By Product Category, 2005 (%)
Figure 30 Global Pet Food Market By Region, 2005 (% Based On Volume)
Figure 31 Global Pet Food Market By Sector, 2005 (%)