PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2083173
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2083173
Pet Care in India
India's pet care landscape in 2026 demonstrates exceptional resilience and expansion compared to many of its Asia Pacific peers, driven by accelerating urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and evolving consumer attitudes that elevate pets to family members. This growth is underpinned by a significant shift towards premium and health-oriented products, particularly in wet cat food and specialised pet products such as health-led grooming and orthopaedic accessories, reflecting a sophisticated...
Euromonitor International's Pet Care in India 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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- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
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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
Strong Growth Driven by Rising Health Focus and Premium Demand among Urban Pet Owners
CHART 2 Supertails Raises Series C Funding and Launches Quick Commerce to Reshape Pet Care Distribution in India
Dog Food Leads Volumes and Values, While Cat Food Drives Dynamic Premium Growth
Smylo'S Shark Tank Success Highlights Influence of Premiumisation on Purchasing
CHART 3 Zigly's 2025 Acquisitions and Expansion Signal India's Shift to Integrated Pet Health Ecosystems
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?
Urban Professionals to Drive Sustained Pet Care Expansion through Adoption and Spending
CHART 8 Analyst Insight for Pet Care
Dog Food Expected to Retain Volume Leadership While Cat Food Will Capture the Fastest Growth
Technology Adoption and Premiumisation Anticipated to Reshape Pet Care Offerings and Business Models
CHART 9 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 10 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
Mars, Indian Broiler Group and Royal Canin Consolidate Their Lead through Innovation and Distribution
CHART 11 Company Shares 2025
CHART 12 Brand Shares 2025
Channels
Retail E-Commerce Reshapes Urban Pet Care Purchasing Habits
CHART 13 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
Functional Formulations and Clean Label Nutrition Drive Advancement
Challenger Brands Introduce Advanced Nutritional and Wellness Solutions
CHART 14 Smylo Secures Shark Tank India Investment to Grow Premium Fresh Cat Food Brand
Value Creation and Margin Expansion through Premium Product Offerings
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 INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Dog Food Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 22 Key Industry Trends for Dog Food
- Industry Performance
- Premiumisation Drives Value Growth Amid Evolving Consumer Preferences
- CHART 23 Nestle's Stake in Drools Signals Global Confidence in Growth for Premium Dog Food in India
- Dry Dog Food Remains Largest by Volume, While Wet Dog Food Captures Rapid Growth
- Brands Integrate Health Focus with Vet Endorsement to Meet Wellness Demand
- CHART 24 India's Dog Owners Shift to Functional, Health-Focused Nutrition as Pet Wellness Awareness Deepens
- CHART 25 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 26 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 27 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Existing Dog Owners to Become Increasingly Engaged, Which Will Sustain Growth
- CHART 28 Analyst Insight for Dog Food
- Dry Dog Food to Retain Volume Leadership, While Wet Food Set to Accelerate the Fastest
- Health Focus and Geographic Expansion Set to Reshape Business Strategies for Growth
- CHART 29 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 30 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Mars Maintains Leadership Despite Slight Share Decline, Due to Strong Brand Recognition
- New Entrants and Innovation to Spur Gradual Competitive Shifts Due to Untapped Growth Potential
- CHART 31 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 32 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Pet Shops and Superstores and Retail E-Commerce Shape Dog Food Retail
- CHART 33 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Formulations Evolve to Meet Changing Dietary Benchmarks
- Demographic Transitions Reshape Volume Expectations
- CHART 34 Shift to Smaller Dog Breeds Moderates Volume Growth in Dog Food
- Strategic Investments and Regional Expansion Drive Growth
- 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 INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Cat Food Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 42 Key Industry Trends for Cat Food
- Industry Performance
- Premium Wet Cat Food Sees the Strongest Growth as Urban Owners Trade up for Quality
- Mankind Pharma Expands Petstar with Premium Health-Forward Cat Food Launch
- CHART 43 Mankind Pharma Strengthens Petstar Portfolio with Launch of Petstar Delight Cat Food Range
- Nestle Purina Expands Friskies Variants via Pet Specialists and Retail E-Commerce
- CHART 44 Nestle Purina Scales Presence of Friskies Via India-Focused Cat Food Variants Across Distribution Channels
- CHART 45 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 46 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 47 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Tier-2 Cat Owners Set to Drive Growth, While Wet Cat Food to Gain Prominence
- Veterinary Influence Expected to Drive Demand for Functional and Science-Backed Nutrition
- CHART 48 Analyst Insight for Cat Food
- Omnichannel Distribution Strategies to Enhance Accessibility and Consumer Engagement
- CHART 49 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 50 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Manufacturers Remain Dominant Thanks to Brand Loyalty
- CHART 51 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 52 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Pet Shops and E-Commerce Lead Distribution Due to Evolving Consumer Preferences
- CHART 53 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Premiumisation Drives Health-Focused Product Development
- Wellness Integration Shapes Proactive Pet Healthcare Ecosystems
- CHART 54 Supertails Launches India's First Fear-Free Certified Vet Clinic, Bridging Pet Health and Nutrition
- Omnichannel Strategies Target Convenience-Driven Urban Consumers
- 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 INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Other Pet Food Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 62 Key Industry Trends for Other Pet Food
- Industry Performance
- Steady Growth Constrained by Niche Hobbyist Base and Dominance of Informal Feed
- Fish Food Leads Volumes, with Premiumisation Driven by Scientific Innovation
- CHART 63 Fish Food Relies on Government Support as Packaged Fish Food Volumes Stay Constrained
- Retail E-Commerce and Specialist Brands Unlock Niche Demand across Dispersed Consumers
- CHART 64 Supertails' Quick Commerce Expansion Improves Access to Specialist Other Pet Food
- CHART 65 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 66 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 67 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Hobbyist Engagement and Consumer Education to Drive Growth
- Fish Food to Lead Sales, While Small Mammal/Reptile Food Set to Achieve Fastest Growth through Innovation
- Digital-First Strategies and Rising Incomes to Unlock Premium Growth Opportunities
- CHART 68 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 69 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Player Maintains Its Position as the Category Remains Stable and Concentrated
- CHART 70 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 71 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- E-Commerce Platforms Expand Their Reach to Dispersed Hobbyist Consumers
- Specialist Online Retailers Leverage Quick Commerce to Capture Niche Demand
- CHART 72 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Functional Formulations and Species-Specific Nutrition Drive Advancement in Other Pet Food
- International and Domestic Brands Introduce Advanced Nutritional Profiles
- CHART 73 Taiyo Launches Premium BUGS IN Insect-Based Fish Food
- Value Creation and Margin Expansion through Advanced Product Offerings
- 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 INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Pet Products Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 81 Key Industry Trends for Pet Products
- Industry Performance
- Other Pet Products Takes the Lead as Premiumisation Reshapes Spending
- Zigly'S Launch Exemplifies Health Focus Driving Product Innovation
- CHART 82 Zigly Launches Dental Hygiene and Grooming Products at International Happy Pets Day 2025
- Omnichannel Retailers Evolve with Services to Navigate Market Shifts
- CHART 83 Supertails Pivots to Services to Counter Quick Commerce Disruption
- CHART 84 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 85 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Leveraging Product Innovation to Drive Growth in Urban Areas
- Rapid Growth for Pet Products through Urbanisation and Pet Humanisation
- Expansion of Omnichannel and Subscription Models to Enhance Loyalty
- CHART 86 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 87 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Manufacturers Sustain Their Positions but Opportunities for Smaller Players Remain
- CHART 88 Company Shares 2025
- CHART 89 Brand Shares 2025
- Channels
- Retail E-Commerce and Pet Shops and Superstores Lead Distribution, Driven by Convenience and Expertise
- CHART 90 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Urban Pet Owners Drive Health and Premium Lifestyle Trends
- Zigly and Shoppers Stop Exemplify Health and Premium Product Launches
- CHART 91 Shoppers Stop Introduces Premium Pet Accessories Via Heads Up For Tails Tie-Up
- Supertails Pivots to Services to Strengthen Omnichannel Loyalty
- Economic Context
- CHART 92 Economic Context for Pet Products
- CHART 93 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 94 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 95 Consumer Context for Pet Products
- CHART 96 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 97 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- CHART 98 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
