PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2076915
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2076915
Pet Care in the United Kingdom
In 2026, pet care in the UK is demonstrating resilient value growth driven by premiumisation despite a slight contraction in volume, signalling a mature but attractive market poised for continued expansion. A further rise in retail sales reflects consumers' preference for nutrient-dense, functional, and human-grade products amid cautious spending. This divergence underscores the growing importance of quality over quantity, as pet owners increasingly invest in health-oriented and specialised offe...
Euromonitor International's Pet Care in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Pet Food, Pet Products.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
Executive Summary
Uk Pet Owners Adjust Spending Amid Stable Volumes and Rising Prices
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
CHART 1 Key Industry Trends for Pet Care
Industry Performance
Dog Food Remains Dominant While Pet Products Show Robust Premium-Driven Growth
CHART 2 Fresh Dog Food Accelerates Premium Growth Trend in Wet Food Formats
Innovation in Functional Nutrition and Wellness Solutions
CHART 3 Premium Feeding Solutions Gain Traction in Reptile Food
CHART 4 Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 5 Volume Sales 2021-2031
CHART 6 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
CHART 7 Value SalesPet Populations 2021-2026
Premium Dog Food Leads Growth as Health-Focused Products Reshape Spending
Owners to Embrace Health and Wellness Innovation to Extend Pet Longevity
CHART 8 Analyst Insight for Pet Care
E-Commerce and Convenience Reshape Buying Behaviours and Retail Strategies
CHART 9 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 10 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
Leading Manufacturers Strengthen Positions Amid Evolving Consumer Preferences
Strategic Acquisitions and Functional Innovation Reshape Competitive Dynamics
CHART 11 Company Shares 2025
CHART 12 Brand Shares 2025
Channels
Retail E-Commerce Leads Distribution through Convenience and Assortment
Digital-First Brands and Rapid Delivery Partnerships Redefine Pet Care Retail
CHART 13 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
Preventative Care and Alternative Ingredients Shape Product Development
Novel Proteins and Shophisticated Grooming Highly Recent Launches
CHART 14 Rising Focus on Novel Proteins Fuels Innovation
Portfolio Diversification Strengthens Brand Loyalty and Value Growth
Economic Context
CHART 15 Economic Context for Pet Care
CHART 16 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
CHART 17 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
CHART 18 Consumer Context for Pet Care
CHART 19 Population 2021-2031
CHART 20 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
CHART 21 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
DOG FOOD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Cautious Consumer Spending and Smaller Breeds Drive Volume Moderation
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 22 Key Industry Trends for Dog Food
- Industry Performance
- Innovation in Fresh Offerings Accelerates Uk Wet Dog Food Sales
- CHART 23 Fresh Dog Food Accelerates Premium Wet Dog Food Growth
- Ruff'S Recipes Embody Premiumisation and Human-Style Nutrition Shift
- CHART 24 Human Style Recipes and Wellness Trends Redefine Modern Pet Nutrition
- CHART 25 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 26 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 27 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Premiumisation to Remain Value Growth Driver Amid Stable Volumes
- Health-Focused Snacking to Drive Strong Growth of Dog Treats and Mixers
- CHART 28 Analyst Insight for Dog Food
- Specialised Health, Ethical Sourcing and Convenience Will Redefine Product Strategies
- CHART 29 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 30 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Premium Brands and Strategic Acquisitions Reshape Company Shares Dynamics
- Innovative Product Launches Drive Growth Opportunities
- CHART 31 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 32 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Leads Distribution by Reshaping Consumer Buying Habits
- Convenience and Subscription Models Drive Retail Innovation and Competition
- CHART 33 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Functional Nutrition and Preventative Health Drive Product Development
- Novel Proteins and Targeted Formulations Highlight Recent Innovation
- Strategic Consolidation and Subscription Models Strengthen Market Positioning
- Economic Context
- CHART 34 Economic Context for Dog Food
- CHART 35 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 36 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 37 Consumer Context for Dog Food
- CHART 38 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 39 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 40 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
CAT FOOD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Premiumisation Sustains Value Growth Despite Expected Volume Decline
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 41 Key Industry Trends for Cat Food
- Industry Performance
- Wet Cat Food Dominates Volume as Innovation Drives Premium Positioning
- CHART 42 Innovative Liquid Treat from Felix
- Brands Leverage Health Claims and Novel Formats to Boost Innovation
- CHART 43 Rising Focus on Health and Wellness Fuels Innovation
- CHART 44 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 45 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 46 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Premiumisation to Drive Value Growth Despite Stagnating Demand
- Wet Cat Food Set to Maintain Dominance in Demand While Fresh Formats Will Gain Momentum
- CHART 47 Analyst Insight for Cat Food
- Humanisation and Innovation Set to Spur Growth in Treats and Gifting Products
- CHART 48 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 49 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Brands Face Gradual Share Erosion Amid Rising Competition
- Investment and Acquisitions Accelerate Growth in Premium Fresh and Niche Segments
- CHART 50 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 51 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Leads Distribution as Grocery Retailers Lose Ground
- Direct-To-Consumer Brands Drive Personalised Nutrition with Subscription Models
- CHART 52 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Sustainability and Fresh Formats Shape New Product Development
- CHART 53 Sustainability Influnces Cat Food Development
- Subscription Models and Frozen Ranges Disrupt Traditional Retail
- Omnichannel Expansion Builds Resilience and Unlocks Revenue Streams
- Economic Context
- CHART 54 Economic Context for Cat Food
- CHART 55 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 56 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 57 Consumer Context for Cat Food
- CHART 58 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 59 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 60 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
OTHER PET FOOD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Moderating Volume Growth Constrains Value Despite Income Gains
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 61 Key Industry Trends for Other Pet Food
- Industry Performance
- Small Mammal/Reptile Food Drives Category Volume Leadership
- CHART 62 More Premium Feeding to Support Nutrition of Small Pets
- Specialist Brands Innovate to Capture Premium Nutrition and Growth
- CHART 63 Premium Feeding Solutions Gain Traction in Reptile Nutrition
- CHART 64 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 65 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 66 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Pet Owners to Deepen Bond with Small Pets Driving Specialised Nutrition Demand
- Small Mammal/Reptile Food to Lead Volume Growth Amid Bird and Fish Declines
- CHART 67 Analyst Insight for Other Pet Food
- Premiumisation and Convenience Innovation Set to Reshape Product Offerings and Retail Strategies
- CHART 68 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 69 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Brands Consolidate Positions Amid Fragmented Competition
- Pets Choice Acquisition Expands Portfolio to Enhance Market Presence
- CHART 70 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 71 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Pets at Home Drives Specialists' Leadership through Integrated Services
- Retail E-Commerce Captures Rapid Growth by Meeting Convenience and Service Demands
- CHART 72 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Targeted Health Solutions and Value Propositions Drive Product Development
- Novel Proteins and Accessible Formats Highlight Recent Innovation
- Strategic Consolidation and Subscription Models Strengthen Market Positioning
- Economic Context
- CHART 73 Economic Context for Other Pet Food
- CHART 74 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 75 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 76 Consumer Context for Other Pet Food
- CHART 77 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 78 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 79 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
PET PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Steady Growth Supported by Inflation and Proactive Pet Care Investment
- Industry Performance
- Leading Growth in Other Pet Products Driven by Wellness and Innovation
- CHART 80 Elevating Pet Lifestyles Through Premium Accessories and Grooming
- Brands Innovating with Functional Nutrition Capture Proactive Pet Owners' Loyalty
- CHART 81 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 82 Value Sales by Category 2026
- CHART 83 Elevating Pet Lifestyles through Premium Accessories and Grooming
- What's Next?
- Pet Owners to Drive Growth by Embracing Health-Focused Innovations and Convenience
- Leading Brands Expand Health and Lifestyle Ranges to Capture Premium Buyers
- Natural and Ultra-Premium Innovations Reshape Product Portfolios and Consumer Loyalty
- CHART 84 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 85 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Brands Consolidate Position While Niche Players Gain Incremental Traction
- Strategic Acquisition and Product Innovation Drive Portfolio Expansion and Wellness Focus
- CHART 86 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 87 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Expands Leadership, Driven by Convenience and Assortment
- Social Commerce Platforms Drive Rapid Distribution Growth and Youth Engagement
- CHART 88 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Economic Context
- CHART 89 Economic Context for Pet Products
- CHART 90 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 91 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 92 Consumer Context for Pet Products
- CHART 93 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 94 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 95 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
