Southern Europe Pet Market
Southern Europe is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 613 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.
Italy companies in Southern Europe
Coop. di Consumo Trecella
RetailerCoop. di Consumo Trecella is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Leroy Merlin Milano Pantigliate
RetailerLeroy Merlin Milano Pantigliate is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Leroy Merlin Milano Caponago
RetailerLeroy Merlin Milano Caponago is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Leroy Merlin Milano Carugate
RetailerLeroy Merlin Milano Carugate is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Leroy Merlin Bergamo Seriate
RetailerLeroy Merlin Bergamo Seriate is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Leroy Merlin Milano Lissone
RetailerLeroy Merlin Milano Lissone is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Leroy Merlin Milano Baranzate
RetailerLeroy Merlin Milano Baranzate is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡LILOU PET COUTURE SRL SEMPLIFICATA
Pet Chain StoreLILOU PET COUTURE SRL SEMPLIFICATA is a Pet Chain Store company based…
♡2021 AMBULATORIO VETERINARIO SINIGAGLIA. Tutti diritti riservati
Retailer2021 AMBULATORIO VETERINARIO SINIGAGLIA. Tutti diritti riservati is a Retailer company based…
♡PetFood Store Milano Portello
RetailerPetFood Store Milano Portello is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed…
♡Distributore indipendendente Herbalife Nutrition
BrandDistributore indipendendente Herbalife Nutrition is a Brand company based in Italy, listed…
♡Marina Rinaldi
RetailerMarina Rinaldi is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed on GlobalPetIndex…
♡Supermercato Rosa Farra di soligo CRAI
RetailerSupermercato Rosa Farra di soligo CRAI is a Retailer company based in…
♡Crai La Bottega Di Signoressa
RetailerCrai La Bottega Di Signoressa is a Retailer company based in Italy,…
♡PetFood Store Castelfranco
RetailerPetFood Store Castelfranco is a Retailer company based in Italy, listed on…
♡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.
How do I list my Southern Europe pet company on GlobalPetIndex?
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