Pet care in 2025: The big picture
In 2025, both the value and volume of pet care sales in Saudi Arabia are expected to increase, driven by a growing trend in pet ownership. Once constrained by social norms, pet ownership is becoming increasingly mainstream in urban areas, especially among younger consumers and expatriates.
2025 key trends
In 2025, pet humanisation is embedded in how most Saudi consumers approach pet care. Pets are widely treated as companions and members of the family, leading to sales of quality food, healthcare, and daily products.
Competitive landscape
Global companies like Mars, Nestlé, and Royal Canin continued to lead Saudi Arabia's pet care in 2024, backed by trusted brands, wide distribution, and strong vet endorsements. Their products, especially in dry food, are well-established and often seen as the safe choice for daily feeding.
Retail developments
Pet shops and superstores remain the leading retail channel for pet care in Saudi Arabia, with share set to increase in 2025, making it the most dynamic channel. These stores are trusted by consumers for offering product variety in addition to their specialised knowledge, especially when it comes to choosing food, treats, and accessories for new or sensitive pets.
What next for pet care?
Value and volume sales of pet care are set to record growth across the forecast period, supported by the rising popularity of pets as companion animals, while the pet humanisation trend and ongoing premiumisation supports value growth. The retailing landscape for Saudi Arabia’s pet care will continue to shift from small, informal setups to more structured, professional environments across the forecast period.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pet Care industry in Saudi Arabia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Cat Food
- Dog Food
- Other Pet Food
- Pet Products
If you're in the Pet Care industry in Saudi Arabia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Pet Care in Saudi Arabia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Pet Care in Saudi Arabia?
- Which are the leading brands in Pet Care in Saudi Arabia?
- How are products distributed in Pet Care in Saudi Arabia?
- How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
- How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Pet Care in Saudi Arabia
Pet care in 2025: The big picture
2025 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for pet care?
DISCLAIMER
Cat Food in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising cat ownership continues to drive strong demand for prepared cat food
Global players dominate while local and regional brands are intensifying competition
Pet shops and superstores lead while retail e-commerce gains traction
Premiumisation and growing awareness around nutrition is set to bolster growth for cat food
Retail e-commerce and delivery apps are expected to reshaping cat food purchasing habits
Innovation across the forecast period is set to focus on health, variety, and premiumisation
Dog Food in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Dog ownership continues to grow in 2025, supporting volume and value growth
Global brands retain the lead, while dog treats and mixers opens space for niche and emerging players
Retail e-commerce gains pace while pet shops and superstores remain core to premium sales
Functional wet food and premiumisation is expected to fuel future value growth
Retail e-commerce will continue reshaping purchasing habits and expanding consumer access
Innovation will focus on personalisation, functionality, and format variety
Other Pet Food in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bird food leads other pet food, while small mammal/reptile food records the strongest value growth
Mars Inc leads the competitive landscape while Guangzhou Siso Bio-Tech Co records an uplift in share
Pet shops and superstores dominate sales, offering an extensive range to other pet owners
Other pet food is expected to drive slow and steady growth, however, innovation will remain limited
Niche offerings and specialised goods are set to support growth for retail e-commerce
Limited innovation is expected to constrain growth throughout the forecast period
Pet Products in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Spending on everyday pet care essentials continues to grow in 2025
Mars Inc retains its lead through its strong offering of Thomas cat litter
Pet shops remain dominant, however, retail e-commerce continues to gain ground
Essential pet care is expected to drive steady growth as pet care routines become more structured
Retail e-commerce is set to play a bigger role in supporting pet care routines
Innovation is expected to be functional, focused on hygiene and convenience
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Pet Care
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- Cat Treats and Mixers
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- Economy Dry Cat Food
- Mid-Priced Dry Cat Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
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- Economy Wet Cat Food
- Mid-Priced Wet Cat Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
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- Dog Treats and Mixers
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- Economy Dry Dog Food
- Mid-Priced Dry Dog Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
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- Economy Wet Dog Food
- Mid-Priced Wet Dog Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
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- Bird Food
- Fish Food
- Small Mammal/Reptile Food
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- Cat Litter
- Pet Healthcare
- Other Pet Products
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