Hong Kong pet industry expenditure reached 4.5 billion Hong Kong dollars. Thirty two percent of households own pets, mostly dogs. The statistics below cover ownership rates, product segments, and spending patterns.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, the Hong Kong pet care market was valued at approximately HKD 2.8 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2018 to 2022
- The number of licensed dogs in Hong Kong reached 268,000 as of end-2022, per AFCD records
- Dry pet food sales volume reached 25,000 tonnes in Hong Kong 2022, valued at HKD 1.2 billion
- Average annual spending per pet-owning household in Hong Kong was HKD 15,000 in 2023
- 75% of Hong Kong pet owners plan to increase spending by 10% in 2024, per survey
Hong Kong’s pet industry continues growing, with more owners investing in pets and related services.
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Market Size And Growth20 stats
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In 2022, the Hong Kong pet care market was valued at approximately HKD 2.8 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2018 to 2022
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The pet food segment dominated the Hong Kong pet industry in 2023, accounting for 45% of total market revenue estimated at HKD 3.2 billion
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Hong Kong's pet products market (excluding food) grew by 11% year-on-year in 2022 to reach HKD 1.1 billion, driven by grooming and accessories demand
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Overall pet industry expenditure in Hong Kong surged to HKD 4.5 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022 amid post-pandemic pet adoption boom
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The veterinary services sub-market in Hong Kong expanded to HKD 1.2 billion in 2022, with a projected CAGR of 9% through 2027
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Pet retail sales in Hong Kong hit HKD 2.0 billion in 2023, representing 50% of the total pet care market share
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Hong Kong's online pet products sales grew 25% in 2022 to HKD 650 million, fueled by e-commerce platforms
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The total addressable pet market in Hong Kong was estimated at HKD 5.1 billion in 2023, with untapped potential in premium segments
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Pet grooming and boarding services market in Hong Kong reached HKD 450 million in 2022, growing at 12% annually
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Imports of pet food into Hong Kong totaled HKD 1.9 billion in 2023, with 60% from mainland China
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Hong Kong pet industry GDP contribution was HKD 3.7 billion in 2022, supporting over 5,000 jobs
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Projected pet care market size for Hong Kong in 2027 is HKD 6.2 billion, per CAGR of 10.2% from 2023
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Pet accessories market in Hong Kong valued at HKD 550 million in 2023, with 18% growth from previous year
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Total pet-related imports to Hong Kong customs data showed HKD 2.4 billion in pet products for 2022
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Hong Kong pet insurance market grew to HKD 120 million in premiums in 2023, up 22%
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In 2022, Hong Kong's pet care market revenue grew by 12.3% YoY to HKD 3.0 billion overall
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Pet services market in Hong Kong valued at HKD 850 million in 2023, including vet and grooming
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Total pet retail outlets exceeded 2,500 in Hong Kong by end-2023
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Pet food import value from Europe reached HKD 450 million in 2022
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Hong Kong pet market CAGR forecasted at 9.8% from 2023-2028 to HKD 7.5 billion
Interpretation
Market Size And Growth Interpretation
Hong Kong’s pet care market is expanding quickly with overall spending reaching HKD 4.5 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022, and with the veterinary sub market projected to grow at a 9% CAGR through 2027, underscoring strong market size momentum in the Market Size And Growth category.
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Pet Ownership Statistics25 stats
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The number of licensed dogs in Hong Kong reached 268,000 as of end-2022, per AFCD records
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Approximately 560,000 pet dogs were estimated in Hong Kong households in 2023, including unlicensed ones
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Licensed cats in Hong Kong totaled 15,000 in 2022, but total cat population estimated at 200,000
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32% of Hong Kong households owned a pet in 2023, primarily dogs at 28% ownership rate
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Dog ownership density in Hong Kong stood at 72 dogs per 1,000 residents in 2022
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45% of pet-owning households in Hong Kong had small dogs under 10kg in 2023 survey
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Exotic pet ownership, including reptiles, reached 50,000 units in Hong Kong by 2022
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Senior citizens (65+) accounted for 18% of dog owners in Hong Kong 2023 census data
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Multi-pet households made up 22% of pet owners in Hong Kong, averaging 1.8 pets per home in 2022
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Urban flat-dwelling pet ownership rate was 35% in Hong Kong public housing in 2023
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Female pet owners comprised 62% of total in Hong Kong 2022 consumer survey
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Millennial (25-40) pet ownership rate hit 48% in Hong Kong in 2023
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Total estimated pet population in Hong Kong exceeded 800,000 in 2023, with dogs at 70%
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Licensed pet shops in Hong Kong numbered 1,200 as of 2022, indicating ownership infrastructure
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15% annual increase in new dog licenses issued in Hong Kong from 2021-2023, totaling 25,000 new ones
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Number of pet rabbits licensed in Hong Kong was 8,500 in 2022
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25-34 age group had highest pet ownership at 52% in Hong Kong 2023
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Single-person households owned 35% of all pets in Hong Kong survey 2022
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Total birds as pets estimated at 150,000 in Hong Kong 2023
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Kowloon district had highest dog density at 90 per 1,000 people in 2022
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78% of pets in Hong Kong were dogs or cats in 2023 estimates
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New pet adoptions from shelters reached 12,000 in 2022 post-COVID
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Average pet age in Hong Kong households was 4.2 years in 2023
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Foreign domestic helpers influenced 20% of pet ownership decisions in 2022
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Hong Kong Island had 120,000 pet-owning households in 2023 census
Interpretation
Pet Ownership Statistics Interpretation
Pet ownership in Hong Kong is growing more dog driven than ever, with 32% of households owning pets in 2023 and 268,000 licensed dogs by end 2022 alongside an estimated 560,000 pet dogs overall including unlicensed ones.
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Product And Service Segments24 stats
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Dry pet food sales volume reached 25,000 tonnes in Hong Kong 2022, valued at HKD 1.2 billion
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Wet pet food market share was 22% in Hong Kong 2023, with sales of HKD 450 million
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Pet treats and snacks segment grew to HKD 280 million in 2022, 15% YoY increase
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Dog collars and leashes sales hit 1.2 million units in Hong Kong 2023, valued HKD 180 million
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Cat litter products market was HKD 150 million in 2022, with premium biodegradable types at 30% share
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Veterinary clinics numbered 450 in Hong Kong 2023, handling 2.5 million visits annually
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Pet apparel sales reached HKD 120 million in 2023, popular in winter collections
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Grooming product retail sales were HKD 250 million in Hong Kong 2022
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Pet beds and furniture segment valued at HKD 200 million in 2023, up 16%
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Specialty pet pharmacies dispensed HKD 180 million in medications in 2022
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Fish food and aquarium supplies market hit HKD 90 million in Hong Kong 2023
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Pet training services generated HKD 80 million revenue in 2022, with 50,000 sessions
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Raw pet food (BARF) sales grew to HKD 60 million in 2023, 25% CAGR
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Pet carriers and travel gear sales totaled 800,000 units, HKD 140 million in 2022
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Pet food segment sales volume 28,000 MT in 2023 Hong Kong
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Toys market valued HKD 220 million, with interactive toys at 40% share 2022
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300 pet hotels operational in 2023, capacity 15,000 pets nightly
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Aquarium fish imports 2 million units yearly, supplies HKD 120M 2022
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Dental care products for pets reached HKD 95 million sales 2023
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Mobile grooming vans numbered 150, generating HKD 50M in 2022
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Reptile supplies market HKD 40 million, growth 18% YoY 2023
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Pet cameras and monitors sales 100,000 units HKD 80M 2022
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Training aids and collars HKD 70 million market 2023
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Organic pet shampoos segment HKD 35 million in 2022 sales
Interpretation
Product And Service Segments Interpretation
For product and service segments in Hong Kong’s pet industry, dry pet food leads at 25,000 tonnes and HKD 1.2 billion in 2022, while ancillary categories like pet treats and snacks rising 15 percent year over year to HKD 280 million and dog collars and leashes reaching 1.2 million units in 2023 show strong demand beyond core feeding.
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Spending And Consumer Behavior25 stats
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Average annual spending per pet-owning household in Hong Kong was HKD 15,000 in 2023
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68% of Hong Kong pet owners spent over HKD 500 monthly on pet food in 2022 survey
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Premium pet food expenditure rose 20% to HKD 900 million in Hong Kong 2023
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Veterinary care spending per dog averaged HKD 8,200 annually in Hong Kong 2022
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55% of pet owners in Hong Kong purchased pet insurance in 2023, averaging HKD 2,500 premium yearly
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Grooming services spending totaled HKD 300 per visit on average, with 40% owners visiting monthly in 2022
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Online pet purchases accounted for 35% of total spending, averaging HKD 1,200 per transaction in 2023
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72% of high-income households (>HKD 100k/month) spent HKD 20,000+ yearly on pets in Hong Kong 2023
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Cat food spending per household reached HKD 4,500 annually in 2022, up 14%
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28% of pet spending in Hong Kong went to toys and accessories, averaging HKD 2,800 yearly in 2023
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Impulse buying drove 40% of pet product purchases, with average spend HKD 350 per impulse in 2022
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Total pet food budget for Hong Kong households hit HKD 1.4 billion in 2023
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62% of owners prioritized organic pet food, spending 25% premium on average in 2023 survey
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Boarding services cost averaged HKD 400/night, with 30% utilization during holidays in 2022
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Pet healthcare spending grew 18% to HKD 950 million in Hong Kong 2023
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Average monthly pet food spend was HKD 650 for dogs, HKD 450 for cats in 2023
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48% of owners bought premium brands, spending 30% more on average in 2022
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Annual vet bills averaged HKD 5,500 for cats in Hong Kong 2023
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35% of spending shifted online post-2022, saving 15% on average
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Luxury pet gifts expenditure peaked at HKD 150 million during 2023 holidays
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Low-income households spent HKD 8,000 yearly on pets proportionally
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Supplements and vitamins for pets cost HKD 1,200 average annually in 2022
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52% used loyalty programs, reducing effective spend by 12% in 2023
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Emergency vet costs averaged HKD 10,000 per incident in 2022 data
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Treats spending was HKD 1,100 per household yearly in 2023
Interpretation
Spending And Consumer Behavior Interpretation
Hong Kong pet spending is increasingly premium and ongoing, with pet owners averaging HKD 15,000 annually in 2023 and 68% spending over HKD 500 monthly on pet food in 2022, while premium pet food alone climbed 20% to HKD 900 million in 2023.
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Trends And Future Outlook25 stats
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75% of Hong Kong pet owners plan to increase spending by 10% in 2024, per survey
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Premium and human-grade pet food penetration expected to reach 40% by 2027 in Hong Kong
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E-commerce share of pet sales projected to hit 45% by 2025 in Hong Kong
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Pet humanization trend drives 30% rise in wellness products by 2026 forecast
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Sustainable pet products market to grow at 20% CAGR to HKD 500 million by 2027
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Tele-vet services expected to capture 15% of consultations by 2025 in Hong Kong
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Exotic pet ownership projected to double to 100,000 by 2028 amid regulations
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Pet daycare facilities to expand 25% annually, reaching 200 outlets by 2026
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Vegan pet food segment forecasted at HKD 100 million by 2025 in Hong Kong
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Smart pet tech (feeders, trackers) sales to reach HKD 300 million by 2027
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60% of millennials adopting pets for mental health, trend to continue rising
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Local pet food production to increase 15% by 2025, reducing import dependency
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Pet obesity rates at 25% in dogs, prompting 35% growth in weight management products
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Cross-border pet travel to mainland China up 40%, boosting travel gear demand
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HK pet industry exports projected at HKD 800 million by 2027, mainly accessories
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CBD pet products emerging at HKD 20 million projected 2025
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Senior pet care products to grow 22% CAGR to 2028
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Subscription boxes for pets expected 50,000 subscribers by 2026 HKD 200M
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AI-powered pet health apps downloads to hit 500k by 2027
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Zero-waste pet products demand up 28% projected through 2025
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Pet-friendly housing to cover 20% rentals by 2028 policy push
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Lab-grown pet food trials to commercialize by 2026 HKD 50M market
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Mental health pet therapy sessions up 35% to 2025 forecast
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Crossbreed designer pets popularity to rise 40% ownership by 2027
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Blockchain pet ownership records adoption expected 2026 onwards
Interpretation
Trends And Future Outlook Interpretation
Hong Kong’s pet market is clearly tilting toward higher value and digital care, with 75% of pet owners planning to spend 10% more in 2024 and e commerce expected to reach 45% of pet sales by 2025.
report visual · Key figures
Hong Kong pet care demand is accelerating
Market revenue and ecosystem spending are expanding, with multiple growth signals pointing to sustained momentum into the mid-term.
8.5%
In 2022, the Hong Kong pet care market was valued at approximately HKD 2.8 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth
15%
Overall pet industry expenditure in Hong Kong surged to HKD 4.5 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022 amid post-pandemic pet
45%
The pet food segment dominated the Hong Kong pet industry in 2023, accounting for 45% of total market revenue estimated
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