Key Highlights
- The dog care market includes retail sales of dog chews & treats, dog food, and dog toys. The dog chews & treats segment covers rawhide chews, natural animal part chews, dental chews, pressed bone chews, jerky treats, functional treats, soft & chewy treats, freeze-dried treats, etc. Dog food segment includes dry dog food, moist dog food, and puppy food. Dog toys segment covers plush & soft toys, tug toys, fetch & retrieval toys, chew toys, water toys, etc. The market is valued according to retail selling price (RSP) and includes any applicable taxes.
- The South African dog care market recorded revenues of $299.5 million in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8% between 2019-24.
- The dog food segment accounted for the market's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $282.3 million, equivalent to 94.3% of the market's overall value.
- The South African dog care market experienced a negative value CAGR during 2019-24 due to volatile economic conditions in the country. This situation was characterized by low GDP, rising unemployment, and decreased disposable income.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the dog care market in South Africa
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the dog care market in South Africa
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key dog care market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa dog care market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the South Africa dog care market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the South Africa dog care market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa dog care market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- What are the main segments that make up South Africa's dog care market?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- RCL Foods Ltd
- Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd
- Mars Inc
- Afgri Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd

