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
Dibaq Mascotas (Dibaq Diproteg)
ManufacturerSpanish manufacturer of dry pet food under the Fitmin brand for dogs…
♡Affinity Petcare (Grupo Agrolimen)
BrandLeading Spanish pet food manufacturer owning brands Advance, Brekkies, Ultima and Nature's…
♡Dinbeat
Technology CompanyDinbeat — Veterinary wireless vital-sign monitoring harness (Dinbeat UNO).
♡Gosbi Pet Food
ManufacturerGosbi Pet Food S.A. is a Spanish family-owned pet food manufacturer founded…
♡Elmubas Ibérica
ManufacturerElmubas Ibérica (Elmubas Petfoodgroup) is a Spanish B2B pet food manufacturer founded…
♡Alinatur Petfood
ManufacturerAlinatur is a Spanish family-owned pet food manufacturer with more than 75…
♡Cotécnica
ManufacturerCotécnica is a Spanish agricultural-food cooperative based in Lleida, founded in 1982.…
♡Ultima Sterilized
BrandUltima Sterilized is a sterilised-pet line within Affinity Petcare's Ultima Super Premium…
♡Ultima Sensitive
BrandUltima Sensitive is a sensitive-digestion line within Affinity Petcare's Ultima Super Premium…
♡Ultima Nature
BrandUltima Nature is a natural-ingredient line within Affinity Petcare's Ultima Super Premium…
♡Picart Select Adult
BrandPicart Select Adult is an adult-formula line within Picart Select, the Super…
♡Ownat Ultra Digestive
BrandOwnat Ultra Digestive is the digestive-care variant of the Spanish brand Ownat's…
♡Ownat Veterinary Diets
BrandOwnat Veterinary Diets (OWNAT Care) is the targeted-nutrition range of Spanish brand…
♡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.