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
Affinity Veterinary Diets
BrandAffinity Veterinary Diets refers to the veterinary/therapeutic pet food lines of Affinity…
♡Advance Sterilised
BrandAdvance Sterilised is a neutered-pet dog/cat food line within the ADVANCE super-premium…
♡Advance Sensitive
BrandAdvance Sensitive is a sensitive-digestion dog food line within the ADVANCE super-premium…
♡Advance Articular
BrandAdvance Articular is a joint/mobility-support line within the ADVANCE super-premium dog food…
♡FREE DOG IMPORT S.L
Distributor & WholesalerFREE DOG IMPORT S.L. is a Spanish family business based in Berga with around 27 years of experience importing and manufacturing pet accessories. It markets the Freedog and Freecat brands of dog and cat collars, harnesses, leads and apparel to...
♡Alpemusa S. A
DistributorAlpemusa S.A. is a Spanish company based in Navarra primarily active as an importer and distributor of food and snack products. Public information linking it specifically to the pet sector is limited, so its pet-related activities could not be confirmed.
♡Crematori de Mascotes
ManufacturerA Catalan company producing walnut pet urns, made in Spain and customizable with engraved names.
♡Urna Bios (Bios Incube)
ManufacturerA Spanish project behind Urna Bios Pets, biodegradable pet urns that grow into a tree once buried.
♡Tam Can (TamCan Pet Food)
ManufacturerA manufacturer of dog, cat and ferret food since 1985 using twin-screw extrusion technology, present in both the Spanish and international markets.
♡Nugape Pet Food
ManufacturerA Galician dry pet food manufacturer based in Vilanova de Arousa, it exports to over 40 countries under brands including Cebican, Sandegal, Danna and Dousti.
♡Mediterranean Natural
BrandA Spanish manufacturer of dog and cat food and treats with a team of over 90 and a 21,000 m² plant, exporting to 45 countries; its semi-moist natural snacks are gluten-free.
♡Picart PetCare (Piensos Picart, S.A.)
ManufacturerA family pet food manufacturer established in 1953 with advanced automated plants, exporting to more than 20 countries.
♡Visán Industrias Zootécnicas S.L.
ManufacturerA Navarre family business with over 20 years of experience in natural, healthy pet food, marketed under the Amanova and TrovetPlus brands and exported to more than 45 countries.
♡NGP Pet Food, S.L.
ManufacturerA Galician family business with its plant in Vilanova de Arousa, it runs a fully integrated traceability system and is one of Spain's leading pet food manufacturers.
♡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.
♡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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