The Australia pet care products market size reached USD 6.59 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 12.73 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% during 2025-2033. Increasing pet adoption rates, a growing awareness of pet health and wellness, and a rising demand for premium and natural pet food are some of the factors contributing to Australia pet care products market share. Additionally, innovations in pet grooming and healthcare products, along with the strong growth of e-commerce and online pet product sales, contribute significantly to market expansion.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 6.59 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 12.73 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 6.8% |
Shifting Perceptions and Boosting Cat Adoption
In the Australian pet care products market, there is a rising awareness of the importance of challenging myths regarding cats as pets. Despite having never had a cat, many Australians have unfavorable attitudes against cats, which limits adoption rates. To counter this, programs that encourage cat fostering are gaining popularity. These efforts frequently involve incentives like as product discounts, foster instruction, and professional help, all with the goal of changing public perceptions of cats. As a result, more pet owners are expected to choose cats as companions, boosting development in both cat adoption and the pet care industry, notably in feline-specific items like food, health care, and accessories. This shift is expected to positively influence the Australia pet care products market growth. For example, in March 2025, a study was conducted by WHISKAS, which revealed that many Australians overlooked cats as the perfect pets, with one in six admitting to disliking them, despite 74% having never owned a cat. To challenge this, WHISKAS launched the ‘Cat Conversion System,’ encouraging ‘cat haters’ to foster a feline. In partnership with rescue groups, the program includes discounts on WHISKAS products, fostering tips, and expert support, aiming to shift perceptions and boost adoption in Australia.
Fostering Innovation in Pet Care
The Australian pet care products market is increasingly focused on innovation, driven by rising demand for novel solutions in pet wellness and enrichment. Startups are creating novel goods such as alternative protein snacks, smart pet health monitoring equipment, and interactive enrichment toys. These innovations are being supported through accelerator programs and coaching, allowing small enterprises to expand their products. This trend is helping to shape the evolution of pet care through improving the availability of cutting-edge goods for Australian pet owners. As customer expectations grow, the pet care market continues to witness an inflow of innovative solutions aimed at improving canine health, behavior, and general well-being. Growing support for these developments is projected to have a substantial impact on the market's future. For instance, in January 2024, Purina awarded USD 25,000 and support to innovative pet care startups from the US, Canada, and Australia in the eighth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize. Winners presented diverse solutions, including enrichment toys, alternative protein treats, and pet health monitoring tech. Each winner received mentorship and participated in an accelerator boot camp. This initiative underscores Purina's commitment to fostering innovation in the Australian pet care products market and enriching pets' lives.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on pet type and type.
Pet Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the pet type. This includes dog, cat, fish, bird, and others.
Type Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type have also been provided in the report. This includes product (pet litter, pet grooming products, fashion, toys, and accessories) and food (dry food, wet/canned, and treats/snacks).
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, Western Australia.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Pet Types Covered | Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird, Others |
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Regions Covered | Australia Capital Territory and New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory and Southern Australia, Western Australia |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |