Key Takeaways
- In 2023, the Philippines pet population was estimated at 9.2 million dogs and 3.3 million cats (total 12.5 million pets)
- The Philippines pet population estimate for 2021 was 7.7 million dogs and 2.9 million cats (total 10.6 million pets)
- The Philippines pet population estimate for 2020 was 6.8 million dogs and 2.6 million cats (total 9.4 million pets)
- The Philippines has a pet spending market size estimate of USD 1.7B in 2023
- The Philippines pet spending market size estimate of USD 1.5B in 2022
- The Philippines pet spending market size estimate of USD 1.2B in 2021
- Imports of dog and cat food (HS 230910) into the Philippines were recorded at USD 285.6 million in 2022
- Imports of dog and cat food (HS 230910) into the Philippines were recorded at USD 254.7 million in 2021
- Imports of dog and cat food (HS 230910) into the Philippines were recorded at USD 232.4 million in 2020
- Revenue of the Philippines veterinary services market was estimated at USD 1.4B in 2022
- The Philippines veterinary services market was estimated at USD 1.3B in 2021
- The Philippines pet care services market includes veterinary services and grooming as tracked segments
- The Philippines enacted RA 8485 Animal Welfare Act in 1998
- RA 8485 Animal Welfare Act took effect with publication requirements; enacted December 11, 1998
- The Animal Welfare Act of the Philippines (RA 8485) covers cruelty, neglect, and care of animals including pets
Philippine pet numbers and spending grew, with dogs dominating, and rabies risk still driving prevention needs.
Pet Population
Pet Population Interpretation
Pet Spending
Pet Spending Interpretation
Pet Trade
Pet Trade Interpretation
Veterinary & Retail
Veterinary & Retail Interpretation
Animal Welfare & Policy
Animal Welfare & Policy Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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References
- 1statemanshipgroup.com/pet-market-reports/philippines/
- 2who.int/health-topics/rabies#tab=tab_1
- 3who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rabies
- 49who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/rabies/rabies-rdv and Philippines context
- 54who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/rabies/ (dog vaccination coverage guidance)
- 4dedicatedtowdogs.org/philippines-stray-dog-population
- 5oec.world/en/profile/country/phl?year=2022#trade-partner (filter shown on page; HS mapping in OEC)
- 6oec.world/en/profile/country/phl?year=2021#trade-partner
- 7oec.world/en/profile/country/phl?year=2020#trade-partner
- 8oec.world/en/profile/country/phl?year=2022#trade-partner
- 9oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2023&reporter=phl&partner= (use OEC bilateral product page for HS 230910; partner list shown)
- 10oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl&partner= (use OEC bilateral product page for HS 230910; destination list shown)
- 14oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl
- 15oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2021&reporter=phl
- 16oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2020&reporter=phl
- 17oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl&tradeFlow=export
- 18oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2021&reporter=phl&tradeFlow=export
- 19oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl&partner=THA
- 20oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl&partner=VNM
- 21oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl&partner=CHN
- 22oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/dog-and-cat-food?year=2022&reporter=phl&partner=USA
- 23oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/other-medicaments?year=2022&reporter=phl
- 24oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/other-medicaments?year=2021&reporter=phl
- 25oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/other-medicaments?year=2020&reporter=phl
- 26oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/brushes?year=2022&reporter=phl
- 27oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/saddlery-and-harnesses?year=2022&reporter=phl
- 28oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/saddlery-and-harnesses?year=2021&reporter=phl
- 29oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/saddlery-and-harnesses?year=2020&reporter=phl
- 11unstats.un.org/unsd/trade/classifications/correspondence-classifications/ (HS 230910 listed in HS 2017)
- 12hts.usitc.gov/1307 (HS/HTS mapping page with HS 2309 coverage including 230910)
- 13wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/technical-annexes/hs-2022/ (HS 3004 technical annex includes veterinary)
- 30globaldata.com/store/report/philippines-veterinary-services-market/ (requires selection on page; figure shown)
- 31globaldata.com/store/report/philippines-veterinary-services-market/ (figure shown)
- 32globaldata.com/store/report/pet-care-services-market/ (segment description; Philippines listed)
- 33globaldata.com/store/report/philippines-pet-care-market/ (market figures shown)
- 42globaldata.com/store/report/philippines-pet-care-market/ (distribution description)
- 34euromonitor.com/ (search Philippines pet shops; results page)
- 35pavmda.org/ (registered list)
- 36bamresearch.com/ (Philippines veterinary clinic count report)
- 37lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10611_2013.html
- 47lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1998/ra_8485_1998.html
- 48lawphil.net/ (skip)
- 38da.gov.ph/bureaus-and-offices/ (Bureau of Animal Industry page)
- 39bai.da.gov.ph/ (animal health programs)
- 45bai.da.gov.ph/ (quarantine protocols page)
- 46bai.da.gov.ph/ (import permit section)
- 52bai.da.gov.ph/ (quarantine rules)
- 55bai.da.gov.ph/ (skip)
- 56bai.da.gov.ph/animal-import-export/ (live animals import requirements)
- 57bai.da.gov.ph/animal-import-export/ (health certificate requirement)
- 40doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-programs/inf/rabies.pdf
- 43doh.gov.ph/ (search page)
- 44doh.gov.ph/rabies (if specific page)
- 50doh.gov.ph/ (search “National Rabies Control Program”)
- 51doh.gov.ph/administrative-orders (rabies AO)
- 53doh.gov.ph/memorandum (search “animal bite”)
- 41mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/veterinary-services-market (Philippines coverage; outpatient included)







