Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
Demand for pet accessories slowed over 2023, with value growth only sustained by a sharp rise in prices. With Norway seeing a sharp rise in the cost of living, pet owners focused mostly on essentials like pet food and looked to limit their…
The cat litter category has evolved a lot over the years and continues to do so. Manufacturers and consumers of cat litter are increasingly favouring products with sustainable materials and options which provide greater comfort to cats. As seen in…
Like other pet care categories, pet products in Ireland is impacted by strong economic challenges, such as inflationary pressure on prices and economic insecurity. These economic factors continue to exert pressure on consumer spending into 2024. As a…
Due to elevated inflation and rising costs, pet owners have been trying to restrict their non-essential spending on pet products. For this reason demand for pet accessories fell towards the end of the review period with consumers paying more…
The rising popularity of cats as household companions is leading to significant expansion of the cat population, driving up the demand for cat litter in Germany. This surge in feline ownership is creating a robust market opportunity for manufacturers…
Cat litter sales saw dynamic double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023 although this was largely due to the general increase in prices rather than a significant increase in demand. A similar pattern has continued into 2024, albeit prices…
Inflation has led to price hikes in pet products and pet food but also in veterinary health care, with this influencing consumer purchasing decisions. Many providers of veterinary health care have been forced to increase their service fees making it…
With the total pet population in Denmark shrinking due to the rising cost of living and the resumption of pre-pandemic routines, overall demand for pet products slowed in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. In the other pet products category,…
Sales of pet products are expected to record moderate growth in value terms in 2024. Pet products continue to grow in value in Belgium, as inflation has also hit these types of products causing price rises. However, many owners have reduced the…
In 2024, Austria's pet products category is thriving, benefiting from the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly increased pet ownership as Austrians sought companionship during lockdowns. Innovation is a key growth driver,…