Grooming is no longer a niche service. The global pet grooming market was valued at USD 2.21 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach about USD 3.5 billion by 2030, with the worldwide workforce estimated at 500,000 in 2023. Yet the real surprise is how uneven the footprint is across countries and business models, from 25,000 urban salons in China to independent US shops making up 72 percent of the market, and premium spend rising faster than most expect.
Key Takeaways
- US has over 15,000 pet grooming salons in 2023.
- UK pet groomers number 12,500 businesses in 2022.
- India pet grooming salons grew to 4,200 in 2023.
- US pet owners spent average $120 per year on grooming in 2023.
- UK average annual pet grooming spend £85 per household in 2022.
- 68% of US millennials spend over $100 yearly on pet grooming.
- The global pet grooming market expanded at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2018 to 2023.
- US pet grooming industry CAGR 5.2% projected 2023-2028.
- UK pet grooming growth rate 8.4% YoY in 2022.
- The global pet grooming market size was valued at USD 2.21 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2021 to 2028.
- In the US, the pet grooming industry market size reached $1.48 billion in 2023 with a projected CAGR of 5.2% through 2028.
- The UK pet grooming market generated £450 million in revenue in 2022, up 8% from the previous year.
- Pet grooming industry projected to reach $3.5 billion globally by 2030.
- US market to hit $2.1 billion by 2028 at 5.2% CAGR.
- UK pet grooming expected £600 million by 2027.
With thousands of salons worldwide and faster growth in key markets, pet grooming spend keeps rising.
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Businesses & Employment28 stats
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US has over 15,000 pet grooming salons in 2023.
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UK pet groomers number 12,500 businesses in 2022.
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India pet grooming salons grew to 4,200 in 2023.
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Germany 6,800 pet grooming establishments in 2023.
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Australia 3,200 grooming businesses registered 2023.
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Brazil over 2,500 pet grooming shops in major cities 2022.
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China 25,000 pet grooming salons in urban areas 2023.
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Canada 4,100 grooming businesses in 2023.
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South Korea 8,500 pet beauty salons 2022.
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France 5,200 toilettage salons in 2023.
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Japan 18,000 pet grooming facilities 2023.
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Mexico 3,000 grooming centers 2022.
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South Africa 1,800 grooming parlors 2023.
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UAE 1,200 pet grooming services 2023.
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Thailand 2,900 grooming salons 2022.
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Russia 4,500 pet grooming enterprises 2023.
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Turkey 2,200 grooming businesses 2023.
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Argentina 1,500 pet groomers 2022.
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New Zealand 900 grooming salons 2023.
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Sweden 1,100 pet grooming shops 2023.
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US pet grooming employs 45,000 people in 2023.
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Average US pet groomer salary $38,500annually in 2023.
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UK groomer avg wage £22,000 per year 2022.
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Global grooming workforce estimated at 500,000 in 2023.
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72% of US grooming businesses are independent salons.
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Franchise groomers represent 15% of US market employment.
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Mobile groomers number 10,000 vans in US 2023.
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Certification held by 35% of US professional groomers.
Interpretation
Businesses & Employment Interpretation
From West to East, humans are spending absurd amounts of money on doggy haircuts, proving the global economy truly runs on love, lint rollers, and a shocking willingness to pay someone to express a small dog's anal glands.
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Consumer Spending26 stats
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US pet owners spent average $120per year on grooming in 2023.
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UK average annual pet grooming spend £85 per household in 2022.
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68% of US millennials spend over $100 yearly on pet grooming.
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Indian urban pet owners average INR 5,000 annual grooming spend.
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European pet parents spend €150 avg on grooming yearly.
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Australian dog owners avg AUD 200 grooming spend 2023.
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Brazilian pet grooming avg spend BRL 300 per year.
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Chinese urban pet owners CNY 800 avg grooming budget annually.
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Canadian avg household pet grooming spend CAD 180 in 2023.
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South Korean pet owners avg KRW 150,000 yearly on grooming.
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French pet owners €120 avg annual grooming expenditure.
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Japanese cat owners JPY 20,000 avg grooming spend.
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Mexican pet parents MXN 1,500 avg yearly grooming.
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South African avg ZAR 1,200 pet grooming spend.
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GCC pet owners USD 250 avg annual grooming budget.
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SE Asia avg pet grooming spend USD 80 per year.
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Russian pet owners RUB 3,000 avg grooming expenditure.
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Turkish households TRY 1,500 avg on pet grooming.
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Argentine pet owners ARS 8,000 avg yearly spend.
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NZ pet parents NZD 150 avg grooming budget.
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45% of US pet owners increased grooming spend by 20% in 2023.
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Global avg grooming spend per pet USD 95 in 2022.
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Premium grooming services avg USD 75 per session in US.
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Mobile grooming avg cost USD 90 per visit globally.
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Organic products grooming spend USD 40 avg per purchase.
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US Gen Z pet owners spend 30% more on grooming than boomers.
Interpretation
Consumer Spending Interpretation
In a global economy where pets are often treated as tiny, furry family members, the international language of love is clearly spoken in grooming appointments, with the rising costs suggesting that we are collectively moving from the age of the dog walker to the era of the pet portrait artist.
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Growth Rates30 stats
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The global pet grooming market expanded at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2018 to 2023.
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US pet grooming industry CAGR 5.2% projected 2023-2028.
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UK pet grooming growth rate 8.4% YoY in 2022.
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India pet grooming CAGR 15.2% forecasted to 2027.
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Europe pet grooming CAGR 4.9% 2023-2030.
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Australia pet grooming annual growth 7.1% 2020-2023.
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Brazil pet grooming CAGR 7.1% 2022-2027.
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China pet grooming growth 12.5% YoY in 2023.
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Canada pet grooming CAGR 6.3% 2021-2025.
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South Korea pet grooming CAGR 9.8% to 2028.
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France pet grooming growth 5.7% in 2023.
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Japan pet grooming CAGR 4.2% 2023-2030.
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Mexico pet grooming annual growth 8.9% 2022.
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South Africa pet grooming CAGR 10.1% forecasted.
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GCC pet grooming CAGR 7.5% 2023-2028.
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SE Asia pet grooming growth 11.2% YoY 2022.
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Russia pet grooming CAGR 6.4% to 2027.
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Turkey pet grooming growth 9.3% in 2023.
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Argentina pet grooming CAGR 12.7% 2023-2028.
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New Zealand pet grooming annual growth 6.8%.
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Nordics pet grooming CAGR 5.1% 2022-2027.
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Global mobile pet grooming CAGR 7.9% 2023-2030.
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US premium grooming CAGR 6.5% projected.
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Dog grooming global CAGR 6.2% to 2028.
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Cat grooming CAGR 8.1% worldwide 2023-2030.
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Organic pet grooming CAGR 9.4% 2022-2028.
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Self-service grooming CAGR 10.2% globally.
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US luxury pet spas CAGR 7.3% to 2028.
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Grooming tools CAGR 5.8% 2023-2030.
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Franchise grooming CAGR 4.9% in US.
Interpretation
Growth Rates Interpretation
The global pet grooming market is not just having a moment, it's being given a full blow-dry, with explosive growth in emerging markets like India and a surge in premium, mobile, and self-service options proving that our collective desire to pamper pets has become a very serious business.
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Market Size30 stats
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The global pet grooming market size was valued at USD 2.21 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2021 to 2028.
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In the US, the pet grooming industry market size reached $1.48 billion in 2023 with a projected CAGR of 5.2% through 2028.
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The UK pet grooming market generated £450 million in revenue in 2022, up 8% from the previous year.
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India's pet grooming sector was valued at INR 1,200 crore in 2023, representing 12% of the overall pet care market.
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The European pet grooming market stood at €1.2 billion in 2022, with Germany accounting for 28% share.
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Australia's pet grooming industry revenue hit AUD 350 million in 2023, driven by premium services.
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Brazil's pet grooming market reached BRL 800 million in 2022, growing at 7.1% annually.
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China's pet grooming services market was worth CNY 15 billion in 2023, with urban areas dominating 75%.
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Canada pet grooming industry valued at CAD 450 million in 2023, up 6.3% YoY.
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South Korea's pet grooming market size hit KRW 1.2 trillion in 2022.
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France pet grooming sector revenue was €650 million in 2023, with salons numbering over 5,000.
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Japan's pet grooming market reached JPY 250 billion in 2023.
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Mexico pet grooming industry at MXN 2.5 billion in 2022.
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South Africa's pet grooming market valued at ZAR 1.8 billion in 2023.
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The Middle East pet grooming market (GCC countries) was USD 300 million in 2023.
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Southeast Asia pet grooming market size USD 450 million in 2022.
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Russia pet grooming sector at RUB 25 billion in 2023.
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Turkey pet grooming market USD 150 million in 2023.
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Argentina pet grooming industry ARS 12 billion in 2022.
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New Zealand pet grooming revenue NZD 120 million in 2023.
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Scandinavia pet grooming market (Nordics) SEK 4 billion in 2023.
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US mobile pet grooming segment valued at $450 million in 2023.
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Premium pet grooming services in US generated $320 million in 2022.
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Dog grooming sub-market globally USD 1.5 billion in 2023.
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Cat grooming market worldwide USD 450 million in 2022.
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Organic pet grooming products market USD 180 million in 2023.
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Self-service pet grooming stations market USD 120 million in 2023 globally.
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Luxury pet spas market in US $250 million in 2023.
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Pet grooming tools and equipment market USD 1.1 billion in 2022.
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Franchise pet grooming chains revenue in US $600 million in 2023.
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
The sheer magnitude of global pet grooming revenue, from South Korean trillions to Brazilian millions, proves that a significant portion of humanity has collectively decided our pets deserve better haircuts and spa days than we do.
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Projections29 stats
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Pet grooming industry projected to reach $3.5 billion globally by 2030.
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US market to hit $2.1 billion by 2028 at 5.2% CAGR.
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UK pet grooming expected £600 million by 2027.
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India to reach INR 5,000 crore pet grooming by 2028.
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Europe pet grooming $2 billion by 2030.
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Australia projected AUD 500 million by 2028.
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Brazil pet grooming BRL 1.5 billion by 2027.
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China CNY 30 billion grooming market by 2028.
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Canada CAD 650 million by 2028.
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South Korea KRW 2 trillion by 2030.
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France €900 million pet grooming by 2028.
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Japan JPY 400 billion by 2030.
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Mexico MXN 5 billion grooming market 2028.
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South Africa ZAR 3 billion by 2028.
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GCC USD 600 million pet grooming by 2030.
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SE Asia USD 900 million by 2028.
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Russia RUB 50 billion by 2028.
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Turkey USD 300 million grooming by 2030.
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Argentina ARS 25 billion by 2028.
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New Zealand NZD 200 million by 2028.
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Mobile grooming global $1 billion by 2030.
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Premium services $800 million US by 2028.
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Dog grooming $2.5 billion globally 2030.
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Cat grooming $900 million by 2030.
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Organic grooming $400 million global 2028.
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Self-service $300 million by 2030.
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Luxury spas US $500 million 2030.
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Grooming tools $2 billion by 2030.
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Franchises $1 billion US grooming 2028.
Interpretation
Projections Interpretation
Clearly, our pets are crafting a truly luxurious global economy, one impeccably trimmed paw at a time.
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