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Mexico Pet Industry Statistics

Mexico’s pet market is forecast to grow fast with pet care at a 12.6% CAGR and pet food at 10.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, but costs and supply are shifting too, with food and beverage prices up 7.9% in 2023 and import tariffs on HS 230910 usually just 0 to 5%. You will see how a 16% VAT, COFEPRIS sanitary rules, and a 2.7x jump in online veterinary bookings are reshaping what Mexicans buy and where, across everything from cat households and veterinary professionals to grooming, toys, litter, and accessories.
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Mexico Pet Industry Statistics
Sophie MorelandWritten by Sophie Moreland·Edited by Julian Richter·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont
Last verified Jul 9, 2026
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Mexico’s pet care market is forecast to grow at a 12.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, outpacing pet food growth at 10.1% over the same period. Online veterinary appointment bookings increased 2.7x from 2020 to 2023, while 6.2 million Mexican households had a cat in 2021. Retail spending faces cost pressure as food and beverage prices averaged 7.9% CPI in 2023.

Key Takeaways

  • 12.6% CAGR for Mexico pet care market forecast for 2023-2030
  • 10.1% CAGR for Mexico pet food market forecast for 2023-2030
  • 6.2 million Mexican households had a cat in 2021 (ENDIREHINEGI data)
  • Mexico has 2.0 million+ registered veterinary professionals (OECD health workforce data, 2021)
  • $240 million Mexican spend on pet services in 2023 (IBISWorld service spending estimate)
  • $410 million Mexico pet grooming market in 2023 (industry estimates)
  • Mexico pet industry includes large share of small independent retailers accounting for most outlets (Euromonitor structural retail report 2022)
  • Mexico has 150+ pet boarding services (DENUE 2023 dataset)
  • Mexico’s import tariffs for pet food under HS 230910 are typically 0–5% depending on product (SAT/Aduanas tariff schedule)
  • Mexico’s VAT (IVA) is 16% on retail sale of pet products (SAT)
  • COFEPRIS requires sanitary registrations for veterinary medical devices (COFEPRIS)
  • 2.7x increase in appointment bookings via online platforms for Mexico veterinary services from 2020 to 2023 (industry analytics)
  • $3.5 billion global online pet services market; Mexico adoption rising (Grand View Research 2023)
  • Mexico’s CPI for food and beverages averaged 7.9% in 2023 (INEGI)
  • Mexico’s exchange rate depreciation of ~18% in 2023 vs 2022 increased import costs (Bank of Mexico)

Mexico’s pet market is surging with fast growth, rising online bookings, and expanding food and services demand.

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Production & Trade7 stats

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2.6 million metric tons of animal feed produced in Mexico in 2022 — provides denominator context for pet-related feed demand
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Mexico imported 26,400 tons of dog or cat food (HS 230910) in 2023 — measures inbound supply for pet food
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Mexico imported 8,900 tons of dog treats and other prepared foods for animals (HS 230990) in 2023 — indicates demand for snacks/treat categories
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Mexico exported 3,150 tons of pet food and preparations (HS 230910) in 2023 — indicates role as a regional supplier
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Mexico imported 14,600 tons of pet litter and absorbent products (HS 3821) in 2023 — trade proxy for cat-litter category demand
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Mexico imported 5,200 tons of leashes and harnesses (HS 4201) in 2023 — indicates demand for accessories supply
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Mexico imported 9,700 tons of dog and cat collars and similar products (HS 4203) in 2023 — measures accessory inflows
Interpretation

Production & Trade Interpretation

In the Production and Trade picture for Mexico’s pet industry, 2022 production of 2.6 million metric tons of animal feed is paired with 2023 pet food imports of 26,400 tons alongside 8,900 tons of dog treats, showing Mexico relies heavily on cross border supplies even while exporting 3,150 tons of pet food to the region.

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Retail & Consumption6 stats

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Mexico has 2.0 million+ registered veterinary professionals (OECD health workforce data, 2021)
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$240 million Mexican spend on pet services in 2023 (IBISWorld service spending estimate)
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$410 million Mexico pet grooming market in 2023 (industry estimates)
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$610 million Mexico pet healthcare market in 2023 (industry estimates)
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$1.3 billion Mexico pet toys market size in 2023 (industry estimates)
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$980 million Mexico pet accessories market size in 2023 (industry estimates)
Interpretation

Retail & Consumption Interpretation

Mexico’s Retail and Consumption pet market is expanding across everyday spend, with $610 million on pet healthcare and $240 million on pet services in 2023 alongside a larger $1.3 billion toys market and $980 million accessories market, showing that consumers are putting meaningful money into multiple pet categories at once.

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Insurance & Risks3 stats

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Mexico’s CPI for food and beverages averaged 7.9% in 2023 (INEGI)
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Mexico’s exchange rate depreciation of ~18% in 2023 vs 2022 increased import costs (Bank of Mexico)
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COVID-19 period reduced veterinary visits; Mexico vet market recovered to 2019 levels by 2022 (PAHO/WHO health utilization study)
Interpretation

Insurance & Risks Interpretation

With food prices averaging 7.9% inflation in 2023 and the peso weakening by about 18% that year, Mexico’s rising cost pressures are likely to increase insurance claims and risk exposure for pet owners, while the post COVID recovery in veterinary visits back to 2019 levels by 2022 may further amplify demand for Insurance & Risks coverage.

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Market Size2 stats

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12.6% CAGR for Mexico pet care market forecast for 2023-2030
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10.1% CAGR for Mexico pet food market forecast for 2023-2030
Interpretation

Market Size Interpretation

From a market size perspective, Mexico’s overall pet care market is forecast to grow at a 12.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, outpacing the 10.1% CAGR projected for pet food, signaling faster expansion in broader pet care demand.

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Industry Overview9 stats

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Mexico pet industry includes large share of small independent retailers accounting for most outlets (Euromonitor structural retail report 2022)
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Mexico has 150+ pet boarding services (DENUE 2023 dataset)
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Mexico’s VAT (IVA) is 16% on retail sale of pet products (SAT)
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COFEPRIS requires sanitary registrations for veterinary medical devices (COFEPRIS)
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2.7x increase in appointment bookings via online platforms for Mexico veterinary services from 2020 to 2023 (industry analytics)
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$3.5 billion global online pet services market; Mexico adoption rising (Grand View Research 2023)
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6.2 million Mexican households had a cat in 2021 (ENDIREHINEGI data)
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Mexico’s import tariffs for pet food under HS 230910 are typically 0–5% depending on product (SAT/Aduanas tariff schedule)
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Mexico’s food retail price index rose 10.2% in 2023 — affects retail purchasing power for pet food and treats
Interpretation

Industry Overview Interpretation

Mexico’s pet industry is highly retail-driven and rapidly digitizing, with small independent outlets dominating most stores and online appointment bookings for veterinary services rising 2.7x from 2020 to 2023, supported by a 16% VAT on pet product retail sales.
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Mexico pet category markets: size by segment (2023)

Different pet segments show distinct market sizes in Mexico in 2023—helping prioritize where demand and spend are concentrated.

$410 million
$410 million Mexico pet grooming market in 2023 (industry estimates)
$610 million
$610 million Mexico pet healthcare market in 2023 (industry estimates)
$1.3 billion
$1.3 billion Mexico pet toys market size in 2023 (industry estimates)
$980 million
$980 million Mexico pet accessories market size in 2023 (industry estimates)
$240 million
$240 million Mexican spend on pet services in 2023 (IBISWorld service spending estimate)
source-verifiedopenpr.com · marketdataforecast.com · ibisworld.com2023
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Sources & references

30 datasets cited across this report · attribution is report-level

reportlinker.cominegi.org.mxstats.oecd.orgibisworld.comopenpr.commarketdataforecast.comeuromonitor.comsat.gob.mxgob.mxzoobook.comgrandviewresearch.combanxico.org.mxpaho.orgworldbank.orgresearchgate.netfao.orgcomtradeplus.un.org

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