PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2076931
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2076931
Pet Care in China
Pet care in China in 2026 is expected to see robust retail current value growth driven by rising pet ownership and evolving consumer preferences prioritising health and science-backed products, despite broader economic caution and a slight decline in dog food volumes. The category's resilience reflects strong consumer willingness to invest in premium and functional offerings, supported by the increasing median household disposable income. Cat food is set to lead volume and value growth in 2026 t...
Euromonitor International's Pet Care in China 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
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
CHART 1 Key Industry Trends for Pet Care
Industry Performance
Steady Growth Driven by Rising Pet Ownership and Evolving Consumer Attitudes
Cat Food Leads Volume Growth While Pet Products Drives Value Expansion
Royal Canin Leads Pet Wellness Innovation
CHART 2 Royal Canin Dry and Wet Food for Senior Cats
Premium and Ai-Integrated Pet Care Products Increasingly Important
CHART 3 HONESTBITE Expands its Portfolio with Complete premium Baked Food Line
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?
Rising Incomes and Targeted Nutrition to Drive Steady Expansion
Leading Brands Will Adopt Science and Ai to Personalise and Prove Health Benefits
CHART 8 What's Next? for Pet Care
Regulatory Tightening and R&D Focus Will Accelerate Premiumisation and Consolidation
CHART 9 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 10 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
Gambol Pet Group and Royal Canin Shape Premiumisation with Innovation and Value
Rosy Fresh and Baked Food Innovations Accelerate Diversification and Supply Chain Control
CHART 11 Company Shares 2025
CHART 12 Brand Shares 2025
Channels
Retail E-Commerce Leads Distribution with Rapid Digital Channel Innovation
CHART 13 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
Health and Wellness Driving Functional Nutrition
Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Care Ecosystems
CHART 14 Petkit Introduces the World's First Fully Automatic AI Wet Food Feeder
Accessible Premiumisation and Advanced Manufacturing
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 CHINA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Dog Food Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 22 Key Industry Trends for Dog Food
- Industry Performance
- Steady Retail Value Growth Supported by Urbanisation, and Premium Demand among Younger Pet Owners
- Dry Dog Food Leads Volume Sales, While Wet Dog Food Leads Growth Due to Health Benefits
- Hill's Leverages Health-Driven Innovation to Capture Discerning Pet Owners
- Multifunctional Dog Treats and Mixers Drive Premiumisation
- CHART 23 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 24 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 25 Value Sales by Category 2026
- CHART 26 Hill's Science Diet Launches New Dog Food for Targeted Weight Management
- CHART 27 Crazydog Highlights Health Benefits Through Single Ingredient Whole-Cut Jerky Treats
- What's Next?
- Premiumisation and Functional Nutrition Set to Drive Value Growth Amid Minimal Volume Rise
- Brands Set to Innovate with Targeted Formulae and Embrace Ai to Personalise Pet Nutrition
- CHART 28 What's Next? for Dog Food
- Functional Innovation and New Processing Technologies to Reshape Competition and Consumer Engagement
- CHART 29 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 30 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Players Consolidate Positions through Innovation and Channel Breadth
- CHART 31 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 32 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Outpaces Offline Channels through Social Commerce and Instant Retail
- CHART 33 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Move Towards Health, Transparency, and Versatile Feeding Solutions in Dog Food
- Health and Versatility Are Notable Features of Product Innovation
- CHART 34 Pure Natural Launches Dry Dog Food for Puppies, Mixing Kibble and Freeze-Dried Ingredients
- Brands Successfully Build Consumer Trust through Innovation and Quality
- 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
- Country Reports Disclaimer
CAT FOOD IN CHINA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Cat Food Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 42 Key Industry Trends for Cat Food
- Industry Performance
- Steady Retail Growth Reflects Expanding Cat Ownership and Evolving Feeding Habits
- Dry Cat Food Leads Volumes, but Wet Cat Food Gains Momentum with Hydration Benefits
- CHART 43 Care Launches New Mixers with Functional, Human-Grade Ingredients
- Royal Canin and Honestbite Drive Health and Premiumisation Trends with Tailored Innovations
- CHART 44 In 2026, Royal Canin Launches Comprehensive Dry and Wet Food for Senior Cats
- CHART 45 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 46 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 47 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Dry Cat Food to Remain Dominant While Wet Cat Food Will See the Fastest Growth
- Leading Companies Adopt Advanced Processing and Regulatory Compliance to Drive Quality
- CHART 48 What's Next? for Cat Food
- Rising Consumer Confidence and Education to Reshape Purchasing and Supply Chain Dynamics
- CHART 49 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 50 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Players Strengthen Positions through Strategic Portfolios and Consumer Trust
- CHART 51 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 52 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Captures the Majority of Value Share and Maintains Growth
- Offline Retailers Face Declining Shares Amid Channel Shifts, While Veterinary Clinics Remains Significant
- CHART 53 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Regulatory Developments and Technological Advances Drive Innovation
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Address Nutrition and Safety Concerns
- CHART 54 HONESTBITE Expands its Portfolio with Complete Baked Food Line in the Premium Segment
- Business Impact of Product Innovation in Cat Food
- 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
- Country Reports Disclaimer
OTHER PET FOOD IN CHINA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Other Pet Food Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 62 Key Industry Trends for Other Pet Food
- Industry Performance
- Younger Consumers and Digital Channels Reshape Niche Pet Food Demand
- Fish Food Dominates Volumes, Driven by Broad Consumer Base and Steady Demand
- Brands Leverage Health and Premium Innovation to Capture Niche Pet Owners
- CHART 63 BCM Launches Natural Dietary Fibre Hairball Paste, Revolutionising Rabbit Digestive Health
- CHART 64 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 65 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 66 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Younger Consumers Set to Drive Growth in Fish Food Amid Shifting Pet Ownership
- Digital Engagement and Informed Feeding to Reshape Niche Pet Nutrition
- Pet Specialist Retailers and E-Commerce to Catalyse Innovation and Growth
- CHART 67 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 68 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Players in Fish Food Increase Their Strength in Overall Other Pet Food
- CHART 69 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 70 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Maintains Growth as Offline Channels Decline
- Retail E-Commerce Drives Species-Specific Sales with Broad Appeal
- CHART 71 Livestream Commerce Drives Discovery and Sales of Other Pet Food
- CHART 72 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Product Development Focuses on Preventive Health and Ingredients
- Recent Innovations Demonstrate Species-Specific Support and Premiumisation
- CHART 73 IGG Launches China's First USDACertified Organic Parrot Pellet, Setting new Premium Standard
- Recent Developments Impact the Competitive Dynamics in Other Pet Food
- 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
- Country Reports Disclaimer
PET PRODUCTS IN CHINA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Pet Products Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 81 Key Industry Trends for Pet Products
- Industry Performance
- Steady Growth Driven by Rising Incomes and Pet Humanisation
- Other Pet Products Dominates Value While Cat Litter and Pet Healthcare Drive Growth
- Red Dog and Nourse Leverage Innovation to Capture Health Trends
- CHART 82 Red Dog Scales Functional Pet Nutrition with Soft Chews and Premium Gold Label Products
- Ai?For Data-Driven Health, and Products to Facilitate Pet Travel
- CHART 83 PetKit Introduces the World's First Fully Automatic AI Wet Food Feeder
- CHART 84 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 85 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Rising Health Awareness and Tech Adoption Set to Propel Steady Growth
- Other Pet Products to Remain Dominant, While Pet Healthcare Will Maintain Accelerated Growth
- CHART 86 What's Next? for Pet Products
- Connected Platforms to Transform Consumer Engagement and Retail Models
- CHART 87 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 88 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Companies Face Share Erosion Amid Rising Fragmentation From Specialists
- Emerging Brands Can Leverage Innovation and E-Commerce to Reshape Consumer Preferences
- CHART 89 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 90 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce Expands Dominance with Strategic Platform Support
- Offline Grocery Retailers Face Share Erosion
- CHART 91 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Trends Driving Innovation Include Pet Health and Increasing Pet Mobility
- Health, Lifestyle and Technological Innovations Impact Product Launches in Pet Products
- CHART 92 Ruffwear Opens First Offline Pet Outdoor Gear Store
- Recent Developments Have an Impact on Business Dynamics and Distribution
- 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
