Key Takeaways
- In 2023, China's pet industry market size reached 297.15 billion RMB, reflecting a 17.56% year-on-year growth driven by rising pet ownership in urban areas.
- The pet economy in China is projected to exceed 1 trillion RMB by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6% from 2020 to 2025.
- China's pet consumption market grew from 59.3 billion RMB in 2018 to 249 billion RMB in 2022, a CAGR of 33.4%.
- In 2023, China's pet food market was valued at 132 billion RMB, growing 20.1% YoY.
- Dry pet food sales in China reached 65 billion RMB in 2023, 49% of total pet food.
- Premium pet food segment grew 28% to 42 billion RMB in 2023.
- In 2023, China's dog-related pet market was valued at 185 billion RMB, up 19% YoY.
- China's urban pet cat population reached 79.18 million in 2023, growing 15.6% YoY.
- Dog ownership in China hit 54.41 million pets in urban areas by end of 2023.
- China's pet products market (toys, beds, etc.) was 102 billion RMB in 2023, up 18.3%.
- Pet apparel and accessories sales hit 25 billion RMB, growing 22% YoY in 2023.
- Pet grooming tools market reached 15 billion RMB in 2023.
- In 2023, China's pet grooming services market reached 28 billion RMB, up 25% YoY.
- Pet hospitals and clinics numbered over 12,000 in China by 2023, revenue 35 billion RMB.
- Pet boarding and daycare services generated 15 billion RMB in 2023.
China’s pet industry is surging, reaching 297.15 billion RMB in 2023 and heading beyond 1 trillion by 2025.
Market Size and Growth
Market Size and Growth Interpretation
Pet Food Market
Pet Food Market Interpretation
Pet Ownership and Demographics
Pet Ownership and Demographics Interpretation
Pet Products and Supplies
Pet Products and Supplies Interpretation
Pet Services and Healthcare
Pet Services and Healthcare Interpretation
Trends and Future Projections
Trends and Future Projections Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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