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Pet care e-commerce serves as an online platform designed to connect pet parents with accurate pet care information. Leveraging social media as a supplementary tool alongside the website, brands have established a dependable online marketplace using a direct-to-consumer (D2C) business model. This enables pet parents to conveniently select from a variety of pet care brands that align with the specific needs of their pets.
The primary products in pet care e-commerce include pet grooming products, pet food, medications (over-the-counter and supplies), and other items. These products cater to various animal types such as canines, felines, crawlers, and other animals. They find applications in addressing issues such as fungal infections, digestive problems, and other pet health concerns. The pet care e-commerce sector offers a wide range of products to meet the diverse needs of pet owners, allowing them to conveniently purchase essentials for the well-being of their pets online.
Tariffs have impacted the pet care e-commerce market by raising the cost of imported grooming products, pet foods, medications, and specialty accessories. Segments such as premium pet food and OTC medications are most affected, with regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific bearing the brunt due to high import dependency. While tariffs may increase prices, they encourage local production and innovation, allowing regional brands to offer cost-effective alternatives and strengthen domestic supply chains.
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The pet care e-commerce market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $34.59 billion in 2025 to $38.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing pet ownership, increased internet penetration, rising awareness about pet health and hygiene, growth of e-commerce platforms, availability of diverse pet care products online.
The pet care e-commerce market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $60.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of d2c pet care brands, adoption of AI and data analytics for personalized pet care, rising demand for premium and organic pet products, integration of mobile apps and subscription services, increased investment in pet e-commerce logistics and delivery networks. Major trends in the forecast period include rising popularity of direct-to-consumer (d2c) pet care models, increased adoption of online pet food and grooming product purchases, growth of pet health and medication e-commerce channels, expansion of pet specialty products including toys, bedding, and travel accessories, integration of social media platforms for pet care education and sales.
The increasing consumer expenditure on e-commerce platforms is anticipated to drive the growth of the pet care e-commerce market in the coming years. E-commerce platforms are digital software solutions that facilitate the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet, providing functionalities such as product search, shopping carts, and secure payment processing. Consumer spending on e-commerce platforms is rising due to the convenience of online shopping, as customers can easily compare products, access a broader range of options, and shop anytime and from anywhere. The pet care e-commerce market benefits from this trend, as pet owners increasingly purchase pet food, accessories, and healthcare products online to gain greater convenience and product variety. For example, in August 2025, according to Digital Commerce 360, a US-based research and media company, more than $500 billion of U.S. e-commerce sales in 2024 were generated by the two largest online retailers in North America. Therefore, rising consumer spending on e-commerce platforms is contributing to the growth of the pet care e-commerce market.
Leading players operating in the pet care e-commerce market are adopting strategic marketplace expansion initiatives to improve the availability of premium pet health products. Strategic marketplace expansions support the pet care e-commerce market by utilizing established online platforms, enhancing consumer access, expanding international reach, and accelerating cross-border growth. These strategies increase brand visibility, strengthen market penetration, and encourage broader adoption of high-quality pet wellness solutions. For instance, in May 2025, Vital Pet Life Inc., a US-based provider of premium pet wellness products, expanded its e-commerce presence into Canada by introducing its product portfolio on the Canadian version of the Chewy marketplace. This expansion allows Canadian pet owners to purchase Vital Pet Life's best-selling ORIVO-verified and MSC-certified sustainable salmon and pollock oil blends, probiotics, and hip and joint supplements through Chewy's established digital platform. The initiative reinforces the company's international distribution strategy, mirrors its U.S. e-commerce success in new markets, and supports growing pet health and wellness needs across North America.
In March 2023, Wiggles, an India-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet care brand, acquired Capt Zack for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Wiggles sought to strengthen its product portfolio and expand into grooming and accessories, enhancing its market position and accelerating new product development to build a comprehensive pet care ecosystem that addresses rising demand in India's pet ownership market. Capt. Zack is an India-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet supply company that provides pet care e-commerce services.
Major companies operating in the pet care e-commerce market are Walmart Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Nestle S.A., Colgate-Palmolive Company, Chewy Inc., Zoetis Inc., PetSmart Inc., Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc., Pet Supplies Plus LLC, Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., PETstock Pty Ltd, BarkBox Inc., PetMed Express Inc., Groomers Delight LLC, Champion Petfoods LP, Dover Saddlery Inc., SmartPak Equine LLC (SmartPAK), NomNomNow Inc. HealthyPets Inc., Revival Animal Health Inc., PetFlow LLC, TABcom LLC, Ancol Pet Products Limited, Ollie Pets Inc., Spot & Tango LLC, Wild One Holdings LLC The Pawfect Box Ltd., CatLadyBox LLC, PetPlate Inc., Doskocil Manufacturing Company Inc.
North America was the largest region in the pet care e-commerce market in 2025. The regions covered in the pet care e-commerce market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the pet care e-commerce market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The pet care e-commerce market includes revenues earned by entities from various categories of animals, such as mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and minibeasts. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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