Europe Pet Market
Europe is the world’s second-largest pet region, with roughly 299 million pets across 139 million households (FEDIAF). Mature markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy anchor the region, while Central and Eastern Europe are expanding rapidly. The market is shaped by premium nutrition, sustainability, veterinary services and strict pet-food regulation.
Pet Population · Europe
Pet population estimates for Europe, sourced from the European pet food industry federation's annual statistical report.
| Dogs (pet population) | 91,205,000 |
| Cats (pet population) | 110,861,000 |
| Aquaria (fish) | 27,749,000 |
| Terraria (reptiles & amphibians) | 9,882,000 |
| Total pets (all species) | 239,697,000 |
| Total pets (excl. aquaria)* | 278,406,000 |
Source: FEDIAF Facts & Figures 2026 (2026). *FEDIAF reports "total pets" excluding aquaria; the all-species total above is summed from the four pet-type columns.
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CREACIONES ARPPE, S.L.
ManufacturerWe are a company stablished in 1970. We are manufacturers of leather collars and leashes, beds and mats distributors of all kind of...
♡MR Import
ImporterMy company is a internet based company selling pet products on the danish market. I buy my products from danish whole salers and from China....
♡Pooched Paws
RetailerWe started a couple of years ago and are business is steadily growing. We are now looking to start selling both in our business premises...
♡Bassleer Biofish
Manufacturerwith 40 years experience providing a good serviceCompany ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: Providing ornamental fish to the Belgium and French pet shops,Business Type:...
♡Crocdiles of the World
ManufacturerThe UK's only crocodile zooCompany ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: ZOO,Business Type: Other,Company Website URL: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.ukProduct Range: Livestock...
♡UAB"MAMBA ZOO"
ImporterDear Sir/Madam Our company UAB AMBA ZOO?is set in Lithuania, Klaipeda city. We do wholesale in Lithuania also we have own shops and Veterinary clinics. We...
♡food4pets.be
ManufacturerInternet sales Comany in Be , Nl , Lux, Fr De, SP , DKCompany ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: Pet food and Ped snacks saler,Business Type:...
♡Petdelux ApS
ImporterOur company is 10 years old and we import from many contries. We are a wholesale company but with retail shops and webshops in our...
♡eZooMag
ManufacturereZooMag is an electronic pet store whose mission is to offer highest quality pet products at affordable prices to all pet lovers. Pets are at the heart...
♡MB Zverincius
RetailerWe are Lithuania family-run business comprised of proud pet owners and our vision is to bring pet products to the public at affordable prices. Company...
♡south west reptiles +
ImporterA locally run pet shop which has changed over the years but is the location of one of devon's first and...
♡Innovative Aquarium Solutions LTD
ManufacturerWe are a UK based registered company, Innovative Aquarium Solutions LTD. We started off 7 years ago with just a maintenance...
♡Euskogarden
RetailerWe are a company who would like yo sell your dog products. Please, we would be very grateful if you could send us your catalogueCompany Profile...
♡Goldpet, Lda
ImporterWe are a distributor of pet products since 2005 for whole country. We also have on of the biggest online pet store in Portugal. Company...
♡Sea-life.nl
ManufacturerWe built aquariums.Company ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: We want Hailea chillers 500A and 1000A.,Business Type: Manufacturer,Company Website URL: www.sea-life.nlProduct Range: Aquatic Products Contact...
♡Pet Union S.L.
ManufacturerPet Union is a company belonging to Grupo Arppe. We are one of the eldest and biggest companies manufacturing and distributing pet accessories....
♡The Tradingcompany
ManufacturerManufacturer bedding and other products for small animals and birds. Deliveries to Wholesalers into the EUCompany ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: Bedding for small animals...
♡PWM Manufacturing Solutions Ltd
ManufacturerWe are looking for new products suitable for the sport of Pigeon Racing.Company ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: We supply the...
♡VEZERE DISTRIBUTION
ManufacturerOur Business Company name is VEZERE DISTRIBUTION, one of the biggest distribution / retailer companies based in France. Operating in all kinds of products like...
♡Everyday Pet & Aquatic
RetailerWe are a small retail outlet in Bristol UKCompany ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: Sell live birds and fish also stock...
♡french bulldog saviours
Manufacturerwe are a registered charity who help French bulldogs in needCompany ProfileProduct/Service We Provide: registered charity. Recue ....rehabilitate and rehome French...
♡trunk shops
RetailerI Artur Jimenez and I the manager of runk shops? a new online retailer. trunk shops sells a wide range of consumer goods (pet products, ...
♡⚖️ Europe Pet Regulations & Compliance
Knowledge Center →🍖 Pet Food Regulation (EU framework)
Pet food is legally "feed" under EU law: Regulation (EC) 767/2009 (labelling/marketing), Feed Hygiene Reg. (EC) 183/2005 and the Animal By-Products Reg. (EU) 142/2011 (pet-food provisions added by Reg. (EU) 2017/2279). Labels must state complete vs complementary feed, FBO details, batch, additives and a consumer helpline. Additives need EFSA-authorised approval under Reg. (EC) 1831/2003.
🧸 Pet Product Standards
Pet accessories fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (from Dec 2024) and REACH (Reg. 1907/2006) for hazardous substances. Pet toys are explicitly outside the Toy Safety Directive and covered by GPSR. Electronic pet devices follow RoHS.
📥 Import Requirements (third countries)
Animal-derived pet food is an animal by-product: it may enter the EU only from TRACES-listed countries and establishments, with a veterinary health certificate and pre-notification via CHED-P ≥24h before arrival at a Border Control Post. HS 2309 retail dog/cat food faces ~9.6% MFN duty; goods from Russia/Belarus face 50%.
📤 Export Requirements
EU exporters need an Export Health Certificate and EU TRACES listing. Intra-EU/EEA trade is free. FEDIAF reports ~€29.4B EU pet-food sales and 8.6 Mt sold in 2024 (140M households, 49% pet-owning).
🚢 Europe Pet Trade & Export Intelligence
📥 Key Import Segments
- Pet food & treats~5.7–6.8 Mt (≈US$15–17.6B, 2024); top extra-EU sources China (~23% share in 2023), Thailand, Brazil, Turkey.
- Toys & accessoriesSignificant intra-EU trade.
- Health & supplementsGrowing import demand.
📤 Key Export Segments
- Manufactured pet productsDominated by intra-EU trade.
- Private-label pet foodStrong EU manufacturing.
- IngredientsSignificant outbound.
🌍 Trading Network
- Germany / France / NetherlandsCore EU producers
- United KingdomMajor non-EU partner (post-Brexit)
- Thailand / Brazil / ChinaKey extra-EU suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
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