Detailed analysis of the U.S. pet industry market, including data for
2008, estimates for 2009, and a 5-year market forecast, with compound annual
growth rates (CAGRs) through 2014
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.
INTRODUCTION
REASONS FOR DOING THIS STUDY
The pet industry is a major segment of the U.S. economy. In 2008, American pet
owners spent more than $43 billion on their small companions, and in 2009,
this figure is expected to surpass $45 billion. Since BCC published its last
report on the pet industry in 2006, continued 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.
OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY AND ITS CONTRIBUTION
The objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive analysis of all
segments of the pet industry in the U.S. and to forecast future trends. The
study analyzes developments in all animal segments, including bird, fish,
small mammal, and reptile products. Due to the increasing importance of
international markets for U.S. manufacturers and retailers, the report
includes an analysis of global trends, with an overview of key export markets
for U.S. pet products.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The report is intended for executives and consultants in the pet food, pet
supplies, veterinary, and other pet services segments of the pet industry. It
will also be of interest to financial analysts, venture capitalists, and
investors.
SCOPE AND CONTENT OF THE REPORT
This report covers the market for pet food, pet services, and pet supplies in
the U.S. and analyzes major foreign markets for U.S. pet products. The report
is divided into the following eight sections:
Introduction
Summary
Pets and Their Owners
Pet Industry Overview
Pet Food Segment
Pet Services Segment
Pet Supplies Segment
International Aspects
In addition, the report contains an appendix listing the major trade and
professional organizations that are concerned with the pet care industry in
the United States and selected foreign markets.
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES
BCC analyzed historical growth trends in the U.S. pet population and developed
a simple pet demographic model to projects future population trends. BCC also
analyzed historical trends in the market for pet care products and services in
the context of pet population trends and other variables, such as economics,
consumer trends, competition, and price pressures. Based on its analysis, BCC
projected the future market for each major segment and subsegment of the U.S.
pet care industry through 2014.
The data on which these projections are based are, in some cases, open to
different interpretations. Therefore, BCC has made a point of documenting its
analytical assumptions and methodologies as explicitly as possible in order to
enable readers to evaluate them and test the impact of substituting
alternative assumptions.
In preparing this report, BCC obtained and analyzed information from trade and
mainstream publications, industry and pet ownership surveys, company
directories and databases, annual reports, and government sources. The U.S.
Government Census, Consumer Expenditure Surveys from Bureau of Labor
Statistics, and U.S. Department of Commerce provided demographic, consumer
expenditure trends, and foreign trade data. Personal interviews were conducted
with representatives from major companies, U.S. trade associations and
publications, industry experts, and government officials. Foreign government
offices, trade associations, and trade publications were contacted for
information on international markets.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION -- Complimentary 4
REASONS FOR THIS STUDY AND ITS IMPORTANCE 1
OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY AND ITS CONTRIBUTION 1
THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS REPORT 1
SCOPE AND CONTENT OF THE REPORT 1
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES 2
ANALYST' S CREDENTIALS 2
RELATED BCC REPORTS 3
BCC ONLINE SERVICES 3
DISCLAIMER 4
Chapter-2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
SUMMARY TABLE PET CARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: CURRENT AND PROJECTED U.S.
SALES BY SEGMENT, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 5
SUMMARY FIGURE PET CARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: CURRENT AND PROJECTED U.S.
SALES BY SEGMENT, 2008-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 6
Chapter-3: PETS AND THEIR OWNERS 16
DEFINITION OF PETS 7
PET OWNERSHIP TRENDS IN THE U.S. 7
HISTORICAL TRENDS 7
TABLE 1 U.S. HOUSEHOLDS OWNING PETS BY TYPE, THROUGH 2008 (MILLIONS) 7
TABLE 2 U.S. PET POPULATION BY TYPE, THROUGH 2008 (MILLIONS) 8
DOGS AND DOG OWNERS 9
TABLE 3 TOP 10 DOG BREEDS REGISTERED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 2008 9
Profile of Dog Owners 9
TABLE 4 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF DOG OWNERS (%) 10
CATS AND CAT OWNERS 10
TABLE 5 TOP 10 CAT BREEDS REGISTERED BY CAT FANCIER' S ASSOCIATION, 2008 11
Profile of Cat Owners 11
TABLE 6 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CAT OWNERS (%) 12
FISH AND FISH OWNERS 12
TABLE 7 MOST POPULAR FRESHWATER FISH 12
TABLE 8 MOST POPULAR MARINE FISH 13
Profile of Fish Owners 13
BIRDS AND BIRD OWNERS 13
TABLE 9 MOST POPULAR PET BIRDS 13
Profile of Bird Owners 14
SMALL MAMMALS AND THEIR OWNERS 14
TABLE 10 MOST POPULAR SMALL MAMMAL SPECIES 14
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS AND THEIR OWNERS 15
TABLE 11 MOST POPULAR SPECIES OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS 15
PROJECTIONS 15
TABLE 12 PROJECTED NUMBER OF PET-OWNING HOUSEHOLDS AND REAL PER-CAPITA
INCOME, THROUGH 2014 16
TABLE 13 PROJECTED GROWTH IN THE POPULATION OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF PETS,
THROUGH 2008 16
CONSUMER EXPENDITURES ON PETS 17
ANNUAL EXPENDITURES BY AGE GROUP 17
TABLE 14 SHARE OF AVERAGE ANNUAL EXPENDITURES ON PETS BY AGE GROUP, 1998
AND 2008 (%) 17
AVERAGE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE BY HOUSEHOLD TYPE 17
TABLE 15 SHARE OF AVERAGE TOTAL EXPENDITURES ON PETS, BY HOUSEHOLD TYPE,
1998 AND 2008 (%) 18
AVERAGE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME 18
TABLE 16 AVERAGE SHARE OF TOTAL EXPENDITURES ON PETS, BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME,
1998 AND 2008 (%) 18
AVERAGE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE, HOMEOWNERS VERSUS RENTERS 19
TABLE 17 AVERAGE SHARE OF TOTAL EXPENDITURES ON PETS: HOMEOWNERS VS.
RENTERS, 1998 AND 2008 (%) 19
PROFILE OF THE BEST CUSTOMER 19
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS - AGE 19
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS - HOUSEHOLD TYPES 20
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS - HOME OWNERSHIP 20
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS - INCOME 20
CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARD PETS 21
CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARD PETS (CONTINUED) 22
Chapter-4: PET INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 21
SUMMARY 23
FIGURE 1 U.S. EXPENDITURES ON PETS BY SEGMENT, 2008 (PERCENT OF TOTAL
EXPENDITURES) 23
TABLE 18 PET INDUSTRY: CURRENT AND PROJECTED SALES BY SEGMENT, THROUGH
2014 ($ MILLIONS) 24
FORCES SHAPING THE INDUSTRY 24
CONSOLIDATION AND BRAND RATIONALIZATION 24
Consolidation 24
Brand Rationalization 25
Recent M & A Transactions 26
TABLE 19 MAJOR ACQUISITIONS AND MERGERS IN THE PET INDUSTRY, 2000-2008 27
CHANGING RETAIL DYNAMICS 27
TABLE 20 AVERAGE SIZE OF PET DEPARTMENTS IN PRIMARY RETAIL OUTLETS 28
SUPERSTORES REGROUP TO CAPITALIZE ON CONSUMER MOVE TOWARD THE HIGHER END
OF THE MARKET AND THE PET PAMPERING TENDENCY 28
TABLE 21 PETSMART AND PETCO FINANCIAL AND OTHER PERFORMANCE INDICATORS* 29
TABLE 40 GROWTH IN SALES OF PET SUPPLIES VS. INCREASE IN PET POPULATION,
THROUGH 2008 ($ MILLIONS) 109
FIGURE 18 MARKET SHARES OF PET SUPPLIES BY ANIMAL TYPE, 2008 (%) 110
TABLE 41 PROJECTED GROWTH RATE OF TARGET PET POPULATION AND SUPPLIES,
2008-2014 (%) 111
TABLE 42 CONSUMER EXPENDITURES ON PET SUPPLIES, THROUGH 2014 ($) 111
DEFINITION OF PET SUPPLIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY 112
CONSUMER EXPENDITURES ON PET SUPPLIES 113
FIGURE 19 CONSUMER EXPENDITURES ON PET SUPPLIES, 1998-2008 ($ MILLIONS) 113
PET SUPPLIES SECTOR STRUCTURE 113
HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORP. 114
DOG AND CAT SUPPLIES 115
FIGURE 20 MARKET SHARES OF DOG AND CAT SUPPLIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY, 2008
(%) 115
CAT LITTER 116
FIGURE 21 MARKET SHARES OF THE CAT LITTER MARKET, 2008 (%) 117
Leading Marketers in the Segment 117
Nestle Purina 117
Clorox Co. 118
Oil-Dri Corp. of America 118
American Colloid 118
Recent Product Trends 119
FIGURE 22 CAT LITTER MARKET BY TYPE, 2008 (%) 119
FIGURE 22 (CONTINUED) 120
OTHER DOG AND CAT ACCESSORIES 120
FIGURE 23 MARKET SHARES OF DOG AND CAT ACCESSORIES BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2008
(%) 121
DOG AND CAT TOYS/GIFTS 122
FIGURE 24 MARKET SHARES OF DOG AND CAT TOYS/GIFTS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2008
(%) 123
FLEA AND TICK PRODUCTS 123
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS 124
FIGURE 25 MARKET SHARES OF DOG AND CAT SUPPLIES BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL,
2008 (%) 125
FISH SUPPLIES 126
FIGURE 26 MARKET SHARES OF FISH SUPPLIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY, 2008 (%) 126
BIRD SUPPLIES 127
FIGURE 27 MARKET SHARES OF BIRD SUPPLIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY, 2008 (%) 127
SMALL MAMMAL AND REPTILE SUPPLIES 128
FIGURE 28 MARKET SHARES FOR SMALL MAMMAL SUPPLIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY,
2008 (%) 128
FIGURE 28 (CONTINUED) 129
FIGURE 29 MARKET SHARES FOR REPTILE SUPPLIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY, 2008 (%)
129
CONSUMER TRENDS IN PET SUPPLIES 130
TRENDS IN THE DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS 131
MASS MERCHANDISERS 132
PET SUPERSTORES 132
SUPERMARKETS 133
INDEPENDENTS 134
GOVERNMENT REGULATION 134
FDA 135
Animal Drug Regulation 135
EPA 136
1998 EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines for Companion Animal Safety 136
1996 EPA Regulations Concerning Improved Label Directions for Dog and Cat
Pesticide Products 137
Chapter-8: INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS 15
GLOBALIZATION OF PET CARE MARKETS 138
GLOBAL MARKET FOR PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES 139
GLOBAL MARKET FOR PET FOOD AND PET SUPPLIES 139
TABLE 43 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PET FOOD AND PET SUPPLIES BY SECTOR, 2008 ($
MILLIONS) 139
OVERVIEW OF GLOBAL MARKET FOR PET FOOD 139
FIGURE 30 GLOBAL PET FOOD MARKET BY REGION, 2008 (% BASED ON VOLUME) 140
TABLE 44 GLOBAL PET FOOD MARKET TRENDS BY REGION, THROUGH 2014 ($ BILLIONS
AND PERCENTAGE SHARE) 141
FIGURE 31 GLOBAL PET FOOD MARKET BY SECTOR, 2008 (%) 141
FIGURE 31 (CONTINUED) 142
PET FOOD EXPORTS FROM THE U.S. 142
Dog and Cat Food 142
TABLE 45 TRENDS IN U.S. DOG AND CAT FOOD EXPORTS, THROUGH 2008 ($
MILLIONS) 142
TABLE 46 U.S. DOG AND CAT FOOD TOP EXPORT DESTINATIONS AND SHARE OF TOTAL
EXPORTS, THROUGH 2008 ($ MILLIONS/PERCENTAGE SHARE) 143
PET FOOD IMPORTS 143
Dog and Cat Food 143
TABLE 47 TRENDS IN U.S. DOG AND CAT FOOD IMPORTS, THROUGH 2008 ($
MILLIONS) 143
SELECTED MAJOR MARKETS 144
CANADA 144
ITALY 145
JAPAN 146
Japan (Continued) 147
Japan (Continued) 148
APPENDIX: U.S.-BASED PET INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS AND FOREIGN-BASED PET
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 149
TABLE 48 U.S.-BASED PET INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 149
TABLE 48 (CONTINUED) 150
TABLE 48 (CONTINUED) 151
TABLE 49 FOREIGN-BASED PET INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 151
TABLE 49 (CONTINUED) 152
The Pet Industry: Food, Accessories, Health Products & Services published by BCC Research in January 1, 2010. This report consists of 152 pages and the price starts from US $ 5450.