The Cat Litter Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 4.97 Billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Cat litter is used to absorb moisture and odor from cat feces and urine.Cat litters comes in various types including clumping clay, bentonite clay, silica gel, and bio-degradable litters.Clay litters are the most commonly used litters owing to their effectiveness in absorbing odors and controlling moisture. They are made from bentonite clay which is a highly absorbent mineral.
Market Dynamics:
Growing cat ownership particularly in developed nations is a key driver for the market. Rising number of pet owners and nuclear families is fueling the adoption of cats as pets. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), approximately 63.4 million homes in the US owned a cat in 2021 showing a rise over previous years. Growing cat population directly increases demand for cat litter products.
Changing lifestyles and increasing disposable incomes are fueling demand for premium and convenience-focused cat litter products. Premium clay and non-clay litters promising features like odor and moisture control are gaining traction among urban pet owners willing to spend more on pet care products. Availability of e-commerce platforms is further facilitating easy access to diverse range of cat litter products supporting market growth over the forecast period.
Segment Analysis
Content: The cat litter market is segmented based on product type as synthetic cat litter and clumping cat litter. The clumping cat litter segment dominates the market and is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. This is due to clumping clay litter’s ability to easily form clumps when mixed with cat urine to facilitate scooping of waste. The clumping nature ensures tidiness and reduces odour better than synthetic litter.
PEST Analysis
Political: Regulations related to pet care and waste management differ across countries and regions which affects the market.
Economic: Rising disposable incomes in developing nations are driving pet ownership and thereby demand for cat litter products.
Social: Growing social acceptance of pet adoption and humanization of pets is boosting the market growth.
Technological: Advancements in cat litter formulas for odour and moisture control as well as tracking litterbox habits through digital connectivity are positively impacting the market.
Key Takeaways
The Global Cat Litter Market Size was valued at US$ 6.82 Bnin 2023 and is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period, due to increasing pet ownership and humanization of pets worldwide. Regionally, North America dominates the market currently due to high pet ownership rates and awareness levels. However, Asia Pacific is expected to register fastest growth during the forecast period with India and China emerging as high potential markets.
Regional analysis shows that the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness fastest growth in the cat litter market over the forecast period of 2023-2030. Countries like India, China, and other Southeast Asian countries are exhibiting rising disposable incomes driving pet adoption and related product demand.
Key players operating in the cat litter market include Mars Inc., Nestle SA (Purina), Church & Dwight Co Inc., The Clorox Company, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Pestell Pet Products, Zolux Sas, Cat Litter Company, and Healthy Pet. These players are focusing on new product launches, regional expansions, and strategic partnerships to increase their market share.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it