PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2076918
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2076918
Pet Care in the US
In 2026, pet care in the US exhibits a compelling growth profile, marked by a 4% increase in retail current value growth that outpaces volume growth, underscoring a premiumisation-driven industry despite persistent inflation and cautious consumer confidence. The category's attractiveness is reinforced by the rising median household disposable income, which supports sustained demand for higher-value products amid a bifurcated consumer base balancing affordability and premiumisation. Digital comme...
Euromonitor International's Pet Care in USA 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
Value Growth Outpaces Volume Amid Pricing Pressures and Polarised Consumer Behaviour
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
CHART 1 Key Industry Trends for Pet Care
Industry Performance
Dog Food Dominates Volumes, While Premiumisation Drives Dynamism for Cat Food
Brands Leveraging Premiumisation and Multifunctionality Capture Growth with Science-Backed Innovation
CHART 2 The Honest Kitchen Launches Affordable Human Grade Clusters for Premium Quality Nutrition
CHART 3 GumPaws Multifunctional Gummy Supplements
CHART 4 Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 5 Volume Sales 2021-2031
CHART 6 Value Sales by Category 2026
CHART 7 Pet Populations 2021-2026
What's Next?
Pet Owners Likely to Embrace Premiumisation Amid Shifting Consumption Patterns
Brands Set to Invest in Digital Commerce and Personalised Nutrition to Capture Growth
CHART 8 Analyst Insight for Pet Care
Innovation in Multifunctional Products and Partnerships to Drive Strategic Differentiation
CHART 9 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 10 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
Nestle and Mars Defend Their Lead Amid Rising Presence of Competitors
Wellness Disruptors and Private Label Products Reshape Competitive Opportunities
CHART 11 Company Shares 2025
CHART 12 Brand Shares 2025
Channels
Retail E-Commerce Reshapes Distribution with Rapid Growth and Channel Shifts
Disruptive Brands Expand Retail Reach through Specialised Partnerships and Innovation
CHART 13 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
Advanced Formulations Featuring Health, Multifunctionality, and Transparency
Breakthroughs in Targeted Nutrition and Care
CHART 14 Royal Canin's Fresh Health Nutrition, a Life Stage Line for Targeted Wellness
Implications of the Latest Trends and Product Developments
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
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DOG FOOD IN THE US
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Economic Pressures and Rising Disposable Incomes Shape Consumer Spending
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 22 Key Industry Trends for Dog Food
- Industry Performance
- Wet Dog Food Drives Value with Premiumisation, While Treats Gains Volume Momentum
- Jinx and Instinct Innovate to Meet Premium and Fresh Demands
- CHART 23 Jinx Premium Dog Treats with Clean Ingredients and Functional Benefits
- CHART 24 Instinct Launches Fresh/Raw Meals to Meet Demand for Minimally Processed Food
- CHART 25 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 26 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 27 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Premiumisation and Economic Pressures to Shape Moderate Growth Amid Price Sensitivity
- CHART 28 Analyst Insight for Dog Food
- Dry Dog Food Expected to Remain Dominant but Wet Food Will See Dynamic Growth
- Manufacturers Adopt Value Clarity and Multifunctionality to Address Cost Pressures
- CHART 29 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 30 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Manufacturers Face Share Erosion Amid Rising Private Label Presence
- Innovative Launches Reshape the Competitive Dynamics
- Competitive Landscape Influenced by Strategic Acquisitions
- CHART 31 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 32 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Leads Growth as Traditional Grocery Channels Decline
- Emerging Retail Models and Premiumisation Shape Channel Competition
- CHART 33 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Demand for Functional Health Benefits and Fresh, Minimally Processed Dog Food Drives Innovation
- Product Innovations From Chewy and Goodgut Follow the Latest Trends
- CHART 34 Chewy Expands E-commerce Influence with Launch of Get Real Fresh Dog Food
- Polarisation and Rise of Independent Brands Impact the Competition
- Economic Context
- CHART 35 Economic Context for Dog Food
- CHART 36 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 37 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 38 Consumer Context for Dog Food
- CHART 39 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 40 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 41 Population by Generation 2026
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CAT FOOD IN THE US
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Pricing Pressures Reshape Consumption and Format Preferences among Cat Owners
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 42 Key Industry Trends for Cat Food
- Industry Performance
- Dry Cat Food Dominates Volumes While Multifunctionality Drives Innovation and Growth in Cat Treats
- Annamaet, Hill'S and Nulo Lead Innovation with Multifunctional and Premium Formulations
- CHART 43 Hill's Launches Advanced Urinary and Hairball Control Formulae for Cats
- CHART 44 Nulo Expands Gently Cooked Meals for Cats with Fresh Style Recipes
- CHART 45 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 46 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 47 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Steady Volume Growth to Be Driven by Evolving Consumer Demographics and Premiumisation
- Dry Cat Food Set to Maintain Dominance While Treats and Mixers Will Be the Fastest Growth Driver
- Innovation in Multifunctionality and Transparency to Reshape Product Development and Consumer Loyalty
- CHART 48 Analyst Insight for Cat Food
- CHART 49 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 50 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Manufacturers Leverage Diversified Portfolios to Sustain Combined Dominance
- Incremental Niche Gains and Premiumisation Shape Growth Opportunities for Emerging Players
- CHART 51 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 52 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Expands Its Lead through Premium Assortment and Autoship
- CHART 53 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Multifunctionality and Premiumisation Drive Product Innovation
- Players Offer Targeted Health Benefits and Different Formats to Attract Cat Owners
- CHART 54 Annamaet Offers Weight Management Cat Food
- Recent Trends Impact Business Strategies
- Economic Context
- CHART 55 Economic Context for Cat Food
- CHART 56 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 57 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 58 Consumer Context for Cat Food
- CHART 59 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 60 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 61 Population by Generation 2026
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OTHER PET FOOD IN THE US
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Economic Challenges and Consumer Shifts Create Volume Moderation Amid Premium Growth
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 62 Key Industry Trends for Other Pet Food
- Industry Performance
- Bird Food Dominates Volumes, While Fish Food Shows Steady Growth
- Laroy Group'S Cede Multifunctional Egg Food Line Enhances Bird Nutrition and Market Appeal
- CHART 63 CeDe Elevates Bird Nutrition withMultifunctional Line
- CHART 64 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 65 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 66 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Price-Driven Growth Expected to Continue to Contrast with Volume Decline
- CHART 67 Analyst Insight for Other Pet Food
- Bird Food to Retain Volume Leadership While Fish Food Will Lead Value Growth
- Premium Fresh Diets and Economic Pressures to Reshape Product Innovation and Channels
- CHART 68 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 69 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Changing Shares and Positions at the Top, and Rising Private Label Competition
- CHART 70 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 71 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Leads Distribution, and Sales and Share Growth Continues
- CHART 72 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Multifunctionality and Premiumisation Important in Product Innovation
- A Focus on Health and Nutritional Efficiency
- CHART 73 Mazuri Introduces Premium Koi Pond Nuggets for Enhanced Pond Fish Nutrition
- Business Dynamics Shaped by Move to Premium Products
- Economic Context
- CHART 74 Economic Context for Other Pet Food
- CHART 75 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 76 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 77 Consumer Context for Other Pet Food
- CHART 78 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 79 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 80 Population by Generation 2026
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PET PRODUCTS IN THE US
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Steady Growth Amid Economic Pressures and Shifting Consumer Priorities
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 81 Key Industry Trends for Pet Products
- Industry Performance
- Other Pet Products Dominates Value Sales While Pet Healthcare Leads Growth
- Brands Pioneer Premium, Science-Led Wellness Products
- CHART 82 Pet Honesty Launches Dual Texture Dental Bites with Oral Health Benefits
- CHART 83 Royal Canin Offers Premium Supplements for Pet Wellness
- CHART 84 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 85 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Millennials and Gen Z Expected to Drive Growth for Pet Products
- CHART 86 Analyst Insight for Pet Products
- Pet Healthcare Anticipated to Lead Value Growth, While Other Pet Products Will Remain the Largest
- Innovation Will Reshape the Competition and Require Players to Adapt
- CHART 87 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 88 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Nestle Purina Reinforces Its Lead through Innovation Amid Moderate Concentration Shifts
- CHART 89 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 90 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Extends Its Dominance Due to Product Mix and Convenience
- CHART 91 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- New Product Development Focuses on Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctionality
- Recent Launches Highlight the Trends Towards Premiumisation and Multifunctionality
- CHART 92 Other Half Launches Doggie Dental, an Oral Health Postbiotic for Dogs
- Commercial Implications of New Advanced Formulations
- Economic Context
- CHART 93 Economic Context for Pet Products
- CHART 94 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 95 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 96 Consumer Context for Pet Products
- CHART 97 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 98 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 99 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
