Despite challenging economic conditions, pet care in South Africa showed an improved performance in 2020. Current value sales growth for the market as a whole was up on 2019, as was growth in total pet food volume sales. These results were underpinned by sustained growth in the country’s pet population, with the numbers of dogs, cats, birds,...
While growth volume sales of pet food are stagnating, premiumisation continues to drive value growth, notably with a focus on natural ingredients and clean labels. Recipes with no additives or preservatives are increasingly popular, including products such as cat and dog treats. These are increasingly seen as an integral part of a regular...
Pet care continued to see strong current value growth in 2020, although this was slower than in all other years of the review period. Meanwhile, volume growth remained slow and steady. In October 2019, Chile started to experience a series of social protests in the streets demanding social justice, which also brought destruction, fires and...
The weak economic landscape in Argentina has impacted volume sales of pet care, across all areas, with volume growth recording a decline. In past years of economic crisis, such as 2002 and 2009, sales of pet food were immune, due to low penetration of prepared food, versus homemade food. Pet Care in Argentina report offers a comprehensive...
Pet care continues to see good growth in Mexico, with overall sales being boosted by an increase in demand for dog food, followed by cat food. However, pet care players view this performance with caution. There is a degree of uncertainty in the country following the recent arrival of a new government and president (Andrés Manuel López Obrador),...
Pet care in Russia recorded a positive performance in 2020 although demand was marginally impacted by economic instability and ongoing price increases in the average unit price due to an increase in VAT. Pet Care in Russia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest...
Pet care continues to remain dynamic in Singapore, with active innovation in pet food and technological advancements in pet accessories. Pet food manufacturers are incorporating novel proteins, simplifying ingredient lists, using natural ingredients and making their foods more targeted towards breeds, age, and health conditions. Meanwhile,...
While many people still regard feline and canine domestic animals solely as rodent control or guard animals, a new generation of consumers is emerging who regard pet cats and dogs primarily as companion animals. As such, the role that dogs and cats play in Vietnamese society is changing. Pet Care in Vietnam report offers a comprehensive...
Pet care continues to see strong growth in both current value and volume terms, backed by strong economic growth in the US. Pet humanisation is having a growing influence on the market, with consumers increasingly treating their pets as one of the family. This is driving demand for higher-quality pet food and pet products, with owners looking...
New Zealand’s pet food market maintained its value growth in 2019 as premiumisation and humanisation trends continued to dominate the industry. Consumers are feeding their pets with premium products or mixing premium with mid-range products to ensure wholesome nutrition for their pets. The impact of premiumisation has adversely affected private...