Cat Costume Market Global Report 2026

The cat costume market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $1.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing popularity of themed events and celebrations, rising participation in cosplay activities, growing demand for pet-inspired merchandise, expanding entertainment and party culture, and increasing adoption of online costume marketplaces.

The cat costume market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for personalized costume designs, rising popularity of social media-driven costume trends, expanding adoption of premium-quality costume materials, growing interest in pet-themed entertainment products, and increasing penetration of e-commerce platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing popularity of pet and animal-inspired costumes, growing demand for realistic and comfortable cat costume designs, rising adoption of customizable costume accessories, expansion of online costume shopping platforms, and increasing preference for themed party and celebration outfits.

The rising pet ownership is expected to drive the growth of the cat costume market in the coming years. Pet ownership refers to the responsibility of caring for and maintaining one or more companion animals as household pets. The increase in pet ownership is driven by growing companionship needs, as more people adopt pets for emotional support, family bonding, and improved well-being. Cat costumes support pet ownership by enhancing engagement between pets and their owners through themed celebrations, social media sharing, and special occasions. For instance, in June 2025, according to the American Pet Products Association, a US-based non-profit organization, cat ownership increased by 23% in 2024, with cat-owning households rising from 40 million in 2023 to 49 million, reflecting growing pet adoption and stronger human-cat bonds. Therefore, the rising pet ownership is driving the growth of the cat costume market.

Major companies operating in the cat costume market are increasingly prioritizing seasonal and character-themed designs, personalized pet fashion, and novelty outfits to capitalize on the growing trend of pet-inclusive celebrations and strengthen engagement with pet owners. These products provide themed apparel and accessories specifically designed for cats, enabling owners to include their pets in holidays, events, and family celebrations while reflecting their pets’ personalities. For instance, in July 2026, Petco, a US-based pet retailer, launched its 2026 Halloween collection, Petcoween, featuring more than 300 festive products across owned and national brands for pets and their families. The collection includes costumes specifically for cats, such as cat bat and cat cowboy costumes, alongside other themed pet apparel and easy-on headpieces. By integrating distinctive character-based designs with its seasonal product assortment, Petco is enabling pet owners to include their cats in holiday celebrations, meet demand for personalized and festive pet fashion, and enhance the appeal of cat costumes as part of pet-inclusive celebrations.

In May 2025, Alinco Costumes Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of mascots and costumes, acquired Marylen’s Mascot Costumes for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Alinco aimed to expand its portfolio of handcrafted mascot costumes while retaining Marylen’s established designs, production methods, craftsmanship, and quality standards. Marylen Costume Design is a US-based designer and manufacturer of mascot costumes, offering more than 2,500 animal, character, and mascot costume designs.

Major companies operating in the cat costume market are Disguise (Division of JAKKS Pacific), Spirit Halloween, Oriental Trading Company, Rubies II LLC, Amscan Inc., Smiffys (RH Smith & Sons), Leg Avenue Inc., Fun World (Easter Unlimited Inc.), California Costumes, Dreamgirl International, InCharacter Costumes, Forum Novelties, Rasta Imposta Inc., Charades LLC, Underwraps Costumes LLC, Zhejiang Newcosplay Costume Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Rena Pet Products Co. Ltd., Furvorite Pet Supplies Co. Ltd., Suzhou Angel Costume Co. Ltd.

North America was the dominant region in the cat costume market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cat costume market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cat costume market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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