Amid the booming global pet economy, pet products industry giants in various countries have shown their talents and pushed the industry forward.
The US pet market is huge and the giants are strong. As the largest online pet retailer, PetSmart has annual revenue of US$11.9 billion and more than 1,650 chain pet stores across the country. Chewy is a leader in the e-commerce field, with a market value of US$14.3 billion, accounting for more than 50% of the US pet e-commerce market. There are more than 130,000 products and services on the platform, covering everything from daily pet supplies to healthcare. Through the "Chewy Health Ecosystem", it provides pharmacy, insurance, telemedicine and other services, which are deeply loved by American pet owners.
Fressnapf in the German pet products industry has expanded rapidly since its establishment in 1990. There are more than 800 chain stores in Germany and more than 1,600 offline stores in many European countries. It is one of the leaders in the European pet products market. It focuses on offline retail, and its products cover pet food, toys, cleaning supplies, etc. With a wide range of store layouts and rich products, it provides a convenient shopping experience for European pet owners. As one of the largest online pet product retailers in Europe, Zooplus serves customers in 30 countries in 24 languages and sells more than 8,000 kinds of pet and animal food and supplies online.
Although Unicharm of Japan is a comprehensive daily necessities company, it occupies an important position in the field of pet products with its technology and quality. Its pet diapers, cat litter and other products have a considerable share of the Japanese pet market by taking advantage of its advantages in paper product technology. Its pet diapers are designed to fit the pet's body shape and have strong water absorption; cat litter clumps quickly and has good deodorization, meeting the needs of Japanese pet owners for high-quality pet products.
China's China Pet Foods Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998 and listed in 2017. It is the first company in China's pet industry to be listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange main board. There are 22 modern high-end pet food production bases and 1 national R&D center in the world. Its own brands such as "wanpy", "ZEAL", and "TOPTREES" cover multiple categories for dogs and cats, with more than 1,000 varieties. The products are sold to 85 countries and regions around the world, and are committed to becoming a leader in the global pet food industry. As an emerging darling, Starhong has been recognized and loved by a large number of new generation consumers and importers from more than 20 countries with its consistent high quality, considerate service and special exclusive brand design.
i-Tail in Thailand focuses on high-end pet food, with a wide range of product sales areas, with sales in the Americas accounting for 49%, Asia and Oceania accounting for 40%, Europe accounting for 11%, and cat food sales accounting for 70%. Through strict quality control and the development of food that meets the needs of different pets, it has emerged in the global pet food market.
These pet products industry giants from different countries continue to lead the development of the industry in the global pet economy with their unique advantages.
Written by：Luna
2025.07.23
