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U.S. Pet Industry Fun Facts

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40% of H/H’s had a pet in 1960
67% of H/H’s had a pet in 2018
Now a U.S. H/H is twice as likely to have a pet as to
have a child under 18.

SPENDING – TOTAL PET $

In 1960 we spent $1.08B on Pets
In 2018 we spent $78.60B

GROWTH RATE SINCE 1960

+7.7% per year
+3.8% per year – adjusted for inflation
- 80% faster than Total Income
- Twice as fast as Total Spending

Latest Post

U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey – Measuring the Impact of COVID-19

May 26, 2020/0 Comments/in Pet Market, Pet Market Distribution Channels /by John Gibbons

Widespread, major negative impact. Key Business measurements are at least starting to move in the right direction… but very slowly!

Recent Posts

May 19, 2020

Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – March Final & April Advance

May 5, 2020

U.S. PET FOOD SPENDING $28.90B (↓$2.46B): MID-YEAR 2019 UPDATE

April 21, 2020

Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – February Final & March Advance

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U.S. PET FOOD SPENDING $28.90B (↓$2.46B): MID-YEAR 2019 UPDATE

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May 5, 2020

The impact of the FDA grain free dog food warning slows as spending turns up in the first half of 2019.

Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – February Final & March Advance

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April 21, 2020

A strong February, then .... the turmoil of March!

U.S. Retail Trade – 2019 $ales Update by Channel – Internet/Mail Order Wins Gold!

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April 14, 2020

The Internet/Mail Order retail channel passes Supermarkets to take the lead in $ales!

U.S. PET INDUSTRY $ALES IN 2019: $95.7B – TAKING A CLOSER LOOK

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March 31, 2020

The biggest driver in the 2019 increase was... inflation!

Comparing the Spending Demographics of the Industry Segments – SIDE BY SIDE

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March 17, 2020

As Boomers fade, the younger groups step up for more balanced spending and evolving demographics.

2018 Veterinary Spending was $21.23B - Where did it come from…?

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March 3, 2020

Now we will turn our attention to the final Industry Segment…

2018 Pet Services Spending was $8.72B - Where did it come from…?

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February 18, 2020

The best year ever for this segment, largely driven by the younger groups!

2018 Pet Supplies Spending was $19.8B - Where did it come from…?

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February 11, 2020

Spending flattened out in the second half but Supplies still had a modest gain with far less turmoil than the other segments.

Attending Global Pet Expo 2020? – The Showcase of the U.S. Pet Industry - You Definitely Need a Plan!

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February 4, 2020

If you nothing else but work the show floor, you can spend 1 minute and 21 seconds with each exhibitor. You need a plan!

GLOBAL PET EXPO 2020…Showcasing The World of Pets!

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January 28, 2020

Still THE place to find whatever you need or want in terms of pet products!

2018 Pet Food Spending was $28.85B- Where did it come from…?

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January 21, 2020

A $2B drop in spending...but some good news. 47% of 92 demographic segments actually spent more on Pet Food.

2018 Pet Products Spending was $48.65B - Where did it come from…?

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January 7, 2020

A $1 Billion increase in Supplies wasn't enough to overcome the $2B drop in Food.