Northern Europe Pet Market
Northern Europe is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 128 pet businesses indexed in the GlobalPetIndex. The region spans multiple countries covering manufacturing, retail, wholesale and brand operations across the pet industry Value chain.
Pet Population · Northern Europe
Pet population estimates for Northern Europe, sourced from the European pet food industry federation's annual statistical report.
| Dogs (pet population) | 17,927,000 |
| Cats (pet population) | 17,780,000 |
| Aquaria (fish) | 17,946,000 |
| Terraria (reptiles & amphibians) | 2,466,000 |
| Total pets (all species) | 56,119,000 |
| Total pets (excl. aquaria)* | 45,273,000 |
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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Notable businesses shaping the Northern Europe pet market.
Sweden companies in Northern Europe
IKEA Sweden
RetailerIKEA Sweden is the Swedish operation of IKEA, the global home-furnishings retailer…
♡Zooplus Sweden
Pet Chain StoreZooplus Sweden is the Swedish operation of Zooplus, the leading European online…
♡Höbonden
BrandHöbonden is a Swedish farm-to-bowl dog-food brand using locally sourced Nordic ingredients.
♡Lupus Foder
ManufacturerLupus Foder AB is a Swedish pet-food manufacturer producing dry and specialty…
♡The Nutriment Company
BrandGroup owning natural premium pet-food brands Nutriment, DIBO, Barfgold, AniForte and Purrform,…
♡Arona Foderfabrik AB
ManufacturerSwedish feed-factory manufacturer producing pet and animal nutrition for the B2B market.
♡Frank's Zoofor AB
ManufacturerSwedish producer of prepared pet foods serving the national animal-feed and pet…
♡Svenska Hundfoder AB
ManufacturerSwedish manufacturer of prepared dog and cat food for the domestic pet…
♡Magnusson Petfood AB
ManufacturerSwedish farm-based manufacturer of dog and cat food from solely Swedish raw…
♡Sund Hundmat
ManufacturerSwedish producer of natural, gently cooked dog food using Swedish ingredients for…
♡Halla Swedish Pet Food
ManufacturerSwedish manufacturer of dog and cat food producing nutritious local pet nutrition…
♡Partner in Pet Food Nordics AB (PPF Nordics)
ManufacturerNordic pet-food manufacturer and OEM/private-label producer owning Mjau, Doggy, Bozita and Robur…
♡Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet companies are listed in Northern Europe on GlobalPetIndex?
GlobalPetIndex indexes thousands of pet businesses across Northern Europe — spanning manufacturers, brands, distributors, wholesalers and pet retail chains. Use the country and company-type filters above to narrow the list to the exact segment you need.
What pet business types operate in Northern Europe?
The Northern Europe pet market covers the full value chain: pet food and treat manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and wholesalers, mass-market retailers, and specialty pet chain stores. Browse them by type using the icon hub on this page.
Can I filter Northern Europe companies by country and type?
Yes. The right-hand filter lets you drill into a specific country within Northern Europe and a specific company type (Manufacturer, Brand, Retailer, Distributor, and more) at the same time, so you only see the relevant suppliers and buyers.
How do I list my Northern Europe pet company on GlobalPetIndex?
Register a free GlobalPetIndex account, add your company profile with type, country and product focus, and publish. Paid members unlock contact details, richer profiles and higher placement in recommendations.