Southern Europe Pet Market
Southern Europe is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 550 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.
Bon Preu / Esclat
RetailerBon Preu / Esclat — Retail / Supermarkets company based in -, Spain, operating in Spain.
♡Affinity Petcare
ManufacturerA leading Spanish manufacturer of dog and cat nutrition, part of the Agrolimen group, producing pet food since 1979 and exporting to over 70 countries.
♡Spain companies in Southern Europe
HISPALUSA MASCOTAS S.L.
OtherHISPALUSA MASCOTAS S.L. is a pet industry company based in Spain, listed…
♡DOGERTY Talavera la Real
RetailerDOGERTY Talavera la Real: presentaciónDOGERTY Talavera la Real es una empresa del…
♡Mascotex Productos Zoosanitarios SL
OtherMascotex Productos Zoosanitarios SL is a pet industry company based in Spain,…
♡Venta de cencerros/campanos. Ganaderia cambureru s.c
OtherVenta de cencerros/campanos. Ganaderia cambureru s.c is a pet industry company based…
♡Nativus - Avigan
RetailerNativus - Avigan: presentaciónNativus - Avigan es una empresa del sector de…
♡Pet Food Ingredients S L Diana España
BrandPet Food Ingredients S L Diana España is a Brand company based…
♡Grupo Anadistribuciones sl
OtherGrupo Anadistribuciones sl is a pet industry company based in Spain, listed…
♡green dog la garriga
Retailergreen dog la garriga: presentacióngreen dog la garriga es una empresa del…
♡Botiga i Perruqueria canina i felina Mauri
RetailerBotiga i Perruqueria canina i felina Mauri is a Retailer company based…
♡Arion PetFood
ManufacturerArion PetFood: presentaciónArion PetFood es una empresa del sector de las mascotas…
♡Vanilla Pet Food Sl
ManufacturerVanilla Pet Food Sl: presentaciónVanilla Pet Food Sl es una empresa del…
♡Espigamás
RetailerEspigamás: presentaciónEspigamás es una empresa del sector de las mascotas (animales de…
♡Supermercado Consum
RetailerSupermercado Consum is a Retailer company based in Spain, listed on GlobalPetIndex…
♡Petmascota Naturalia, S.L.U.
ManufacturerPetmascota Naturalia, S.L.U. is a Manufacturer company based in Spain, listed on…
♡Peluquería canina Ciudad Real
RetailerPeluquería canina Ciudad Real: presentaciónPeluquería canina Ciudad Real es una empresa del…
♡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?
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.