Southern Europe Pet Market
Southern Europe is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 1383 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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Companies in Southern Europe
CROCI SPA
Distributor & WholesalerCroci S.p.A. is an Italian pet-products company founded in 1990 and based in Italy, distributing and manufacturing accessories for dogs, cats, birds, small animals and aquaria. It owns brands such as Amtra and Bobby and holds ISO 9001 certification, supplying...
♡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.
♡Schesir
BrandItalian premium wet pet food brand known for fillet-based cat food, part of the White Bridge Pet Brands group.
♡Macpets
ManufacturerAn Italian company producing and selling pet-grooming equipment, with its own BIO cosmetics line and professional groomer training.
♡NOGRA PETFOOD SOC. COOP.
An Italian cooperative specializing in high-quality air-dried pet snacks (air-dried salami, ham bones, pig ears, beef tendons, etc.), 100% Made in Italy.
♡Jackobs Beauty Pet (JACKOBS S.r.l.s.)
ManufacturerA specialist developer and manufacturer of professional pet-grooming equipment, providing complete solutions for grooming salons and self-service dog-wash stations; equipment is 100% Made in Italy.
♡B-CP S.r.l. (My Lovely Pet / Vezzani Forni)
ManufacturerB-CP has offered cremation urns for people and pets since 2015; My Lovely Pet is Vezzani Forni's ceramic pet-urn brand, entirely handmade in Italy.
♡BSZ Technical Ceramics S.R.L.
ManufacturerProducing ceramic and stainless-steel pet funeral urns since 2001, 100% Made in Italy, sold in 25 countries.
♡Ciao Amico Mio (Gianluca Sgalambro)
ManufacturerSpecializes in manufacturing and selling pet funeral products (urns, coffins, headstones); wooden items are entirely handmade in Italy.
♡Arrigo Urne
ManufacturerSpecializing in wooden ash urns since the 1980s, including pet urns for dogs, cats and horses, customizable with digital photos, 100% Made in Italy.
♡SANYpet S.p.A. (Forza10)
ManufacturerAn Italian natural and functional pet food producer under the FORZA10 brand, focused on skin and functional (veterinary) diet formulas.
♡Dagel Mangimi S.r.l.
ManufacturerA commercial pet food manufacturer based in Puglia, southern Italy, founded in 2004, using local agricultural produce and short-supply-chain meat/seafood ingredients.
♡Landini Giuntini S.p.A. (Conagit)
ManufacturerA major Italian dry pet food producer founded in 1956 that also makes snacks and biscuit treats, operating one of the largest pet food factories in Italy.
♡Farmina Pet Foods S.p.A. (Russo Mangimi)
BrandAn Italian natural pet food producer best known for its grain-free N&D (Natural & Delicious) line; reported around USD 427 million in revenue in 2023 and exports worldwide.
♡Almo Nature Benefit S.p.A.
BrandA natural pet food brand that also produces plant-based cat litter (Ambrosia, etc.) and is 100% owned by the Fondazione Capellino.
♡Monge & C. S.p.A.
ManufacturerA leading Italian pet food manufacturer, founded in 1963, producing super-premium wet and dry food lines and exporting to 100+ countries; its main plant is located in the province of Cuneo.
♡SELIM s.a.s.
ManufacturerAn Italian cat litter manufacturer with 50 years of mineral-industry experience, producing premium litters such as BioSand, with 22 formulas based on 6+ raw materials.
♡Eco Pets Italia S.r.l.
ManufacturerA specialist in plant-based cat litter since 2011, known for the compostable Catek and Mio-Mao plant litters, offering private-label manufacturing.
♡Laviosa Chimica Mineraria S.p.A.
ManufacturerA leading Italian cat litter producer with annual capacity of about 60,000 tonnes and its own bentonite/urasite mineral sources, under the Lindocat, Signor Gatto and Arya brands, exporting to Germany, Austria and other countries.
♡N.B.F. Lanes S.r.l.
ManufacturerProduces the Ribes Pet line of dog and cat skin-care shampoos/conditioners (pH 6.5); an Italian pet-pharmaceutical company.
♡Nextmune Italy S.r.l.
ManufacturerProduces Ermidra medicated dog and cat shampoos (with zinc gluconate, etc.); an Italian pet-pharmaceutical company.
♡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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