Southern Europe Pet Market
Southern Europe is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 109 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 · Southern Europe
Pet population estimates for Southern Europe, sourced from the European pet food industry federation's annual statistical report.
| Dogs (pet population) | 23,339,000 |
| Cats (pet population) | 26,389,000 |
| Aquaria (fish) | 3,364,000 |
| Terraria (reptiles & amphibians) | 2,368,000 |
| Total pets (all species) | 55,460,000 |
| Total pets (excl. aquaria)* | 86,120,000 |
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 Southern Europe pet market.
Greece companies in Southern Europe
Philotimo
BrandGreek high-end pet food brand using Mediterranean-diet recipes with local salmon, goat…
♡Real Nature's Food (Nature's Food)
ManufacturerLargest Greek raw/BARF pet food factory; complete meals and treats from Greek…
♡Petouch International
ManufacturerGreek manufacturer/distributor of Ambrosia, Black Olympus and Anima pet foods; 50+ recipes…
♡Argos Treats (Delitails)
ManufacturerThird-generation meat-industry family producing premium natural dried treats (rabbit ears, beef lungs,…
♡Nitsiakos (Npf Pro / Maestro / Robin / Cracky / Guru / Mega / Threpsis / Yammy)
ManufacturerActive since 2006 producing dry pet food at a 7 t/h plant…
♡TH. KANTZAS S.A. (KIBBUS)
ManufacturerGreek company with 30+ years in the primary sector producing the dry…
♡Tanko Petfood SA
ManufacturerTop-ranked Greek dry pet food company (est. 2013) operating the largest state-of-the-art…
♡JMCO
WholesalerJMCO is a Greek veterinary products and pet-supplies wholesaler based in Athens, founded in 1985. It distributes veterinary medicines, pet food, grooming and care products to clinics and pet shops across Greece.
♡Akis
ManufacturerAKIS S.A. is a Greek food company founded in 1923 that entered the pet-food sector in 1996 under its 'Critters' brand. It manufactures and markets pet food and treats for the Greek and wider European market alongside its human-food business.
♡JUMBO S.A.
RetailerJUMBO S.A. is a leading Greek retail chain specializing in toys, baby products, household goods and seasonal items, also stocking pet products. Founded in 1986, it operates a large store network across Greece and the wider Balkans.
♡PET CAMELOT O.E.
DistributorPet Camelot O.E. is a Greek partnership (Ο.Ε.) based in the Athens area, importing and distributing pet products such as cages, habitats and accessories for dogs, cats, birds and small animals to the Greek retail market.
♡Praktiker
RetailerPraktiker is a Central-Eastern European DIY chain operating on a franchise system (Greece, Hungary, Luxembourg and more; German HQ bankrupt in 2013). Revenue is undisclosed. It sho
♡Galaxias (Pente S.A.)
OtherGalaxias (Pente S.A.) — Supermarket company based in Greece, operating in Greece.
♡AB Vassilopoulos
RetailerAB Vassilopoulos — Supermarket company based in Greece, operating in Greece.
♡Bazaar (Veroukas Group)
RetailerBazaar (Veroukas Group) — Supermarket/Discount company based in Greece, operating in Greece.
♡Discount Markt (Egatia)
RetailerDiscount Markt (Egatia) — Discount supermarket company based in Greece, operating in Greece.
♡Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet companies are listed in Southern Europe on GlobalPetIndex?
GlobalPetIndex indexes thousands of pet businesses across Southern 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 Southern Europe?
The Southern 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 Southern Europe companies by country and type?
Yes. The right-hand filter lets you drill into a specific country within Southern 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.
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