Europe Pet Carriers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Pet Type (Dog, Cat, Birds, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Specialty Pet Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 20

Europe Pet Carriers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Pet Type (Dog, Cat, Birds, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Specialty Pet Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Europe Pet Carriers Market would witness market growth of 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 3,603.3 thousand units, showcasing a growth of 15.0% (2020-2023).

Hard shell carriers are a cornerstone of the pet carriers market, renowned for their durability and security. Constructed from sturdy materials such as plastic or fiberglass, these carriers offer maximum protection for pets during travel. Their rigid exterior shields pets from external elements and provides a stable enclosure, minimizing the risk of injury or discomfort. Hard shell carriers often feature secure locking mechanisms, ensuring pets remain safely contained throughout the journey. Thus, the UK market utilized 99.70 thousand units of Hard shell carriers in 2023.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Pet Carriers Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $76.4 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 7.4% during (2024 - 2031).

Many public spaces like parks, restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers have embraced pet-friendly policies, welcoming pets alongside their owners. This shift towards greater pet inclusivity reflects changing societal attitudes towards pets as valued companions rather than mere possessions. Pet owners can now enjoy leisure activities, social gatherings, and outings with their pets by their side, further reinforcing the need for safe and convenient transportation solutions such as these carriers.

Additionally, the expansion of e-commerce has not only enhanced the ease and accessibility of shopping but has also been a substantial factor in driving the demand for these carriers. This is due to the fact that pet owners now have access to a more extensive variety of products, personalized shopping experiences, and the convenience of purchasing pet carriers online.

As per the data released by Eurostat, in 2022, the median equivalized disposable income in the EU was 18,706 purchasing power standards (PPS) per inhabitant, increasing from 18,011 PPS recorded in 2021. Belgium (24 142 PPS), Denmark (23 244 PPS), Luxembourg (33 214 PPS), the Netherlands (25 437 PPS), Austria (25 119 PPS), and Germany (23 197 PPS) were the EU member states with the highest national median disposable incomes in 2022. Therefore, the increasing disposable income in Europe will assist in the growth of the regional pet carriers market.

Based on Product, the market is segmented into Soft-Sided Carriers, Hard Shell Carriers, Backpack Carriers, and Others. Based on Pet Type, the market is segmented into Dog, Cat, Birds, and Others. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Specialty Pet Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Ferplast S.p.A.
• MidWest Homes for Pets
• Diggs Inc.
• EliteField LLC
• Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
• Sleepypod
• Sturdi Products Inc
• PetWise, Inc.
• Petmate (Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC)
• Paws & Pals, Inc.

Europe Pet Carriers Market Report Segmentation

By Product (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-31)

• Soft-Sided Carriers
• Hard Shell Carriers
• Backpack Carriers
• Others

By Pet Type (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-31)

• Dog
• Cat
• Birds
• Others

By Distribution Channel (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-31)

• Specialty Pet Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Online
• Others

By Country (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-31)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe