North America Cat Litter Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Clumping, and Non-Clumping), By Raw Material (Clay, Silica, and Others), By Distribution Channel, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

North America Cat Litter Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Clumping, and Non-Clumping), By Raw Material (Clay, Silica, and Others), By Distribution Channel, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031


The North America Cat Litter Market would witness market growth of 3.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 997.55 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 18.6% (2020-2023).

Non-clumping cat litter is a traditional and widely used product in the cat litter market, known for its simplicity and affordability. Typically made from natural clay or silica gel crystals, non-clumping litter is designed to absorb moisture and control Odors without forming solid clumps. Thus, Canada market is expected to utilize 189.19 kilo tonnes of non-clumping cat litter by 2031.

The US market dominated the North America Cat Litter Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $2,670.3 million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 6.2% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would showcase a CAGR of 5.3% during (2024 - 2031).

The appeal of cats as low-maintenance pets makes them a popular choice for city dwellers. Urban living conditions, often marked by limited space and busy lifestyles, are well-suited to the independent nature of cats, which require less constant attention than other pets like dogs. Another critical factor propelling the cat litter market is urbanization.

Moreover, the United Nations reported that 56% of the population lived in urban areas in 2020, projected to rise to 68% by 2050. This urbanization trend supports the growth of the cat population in cities, subsequently driving the demand for cat litter.

North American pet owners are known for spending significantly on their furry companions. The United States has experienced a significant increase in demand for cat litter driven by a combination of high pet ownership rates, the growing trend of pet humanization, and the strong e-commerce infrastructure. High pet ownership rates are a significant contributor, with approximately 46.5 million households owning a cat in 2023-2024, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA).

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Clumping, and Non-Clumping. Based on Raw Material, the market is segmented into Clay, Silica, and Others. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Online Channels, and Specialty Pet Stores. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • Mars, Inc.
  • Cat Litter Company BV
  • The Clorox Company
  • Pestell Pet Products
  • Oil-Dri Corporation of America
  • Nestle S.A.
  • ZOLUX SAS
  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
  • Healthy Pet
  • Dr. Elsey's
North America Cat Litter Market Report Segmentation

By Product Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Clumping
  • Non-Clumping
By Raw Material (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Clay
  • Silica
  • Others
By Distribution Channel (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
  • Online Channels
  • Specialty Pet Stores
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Cat Litter Market, by Product Type
1.4.2 North America Cat Litter Market, by Raw Material
1.4.3 North America Cat Litter Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.4 North America Cat Litter Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Cat Litter Market by Product Type
4.1 North America Clumping Market by Country
4.2 North America Non-Clumping Market by Country
Chapter 5. North America Cat Litter Market by Raw Material
5.1 North America Clay Market by Country
5.2 North America Silica Market by Country
5.3 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Cat Litter Market by Distribution Channel
6.1 North America Hypermarkets & Supermarkets Market by Country
6.2 North America Online Channels Market by Country
6.3 North America Specialty Pet Stores Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Cat Litter Market by Country
7.1 US Cat Litter Market
7.1.1 US Cat Litter Market by Product Type
7.1.2 US Cat Litter Market by Raw Material
7.1.3 US Cat Litter Market by Distribution Channel
7.2 Canada Cat Litter Market
7.2.1 Canada Cat Litter Market by Product Type
7.2.2 Canada Cat Litter Market by Raw Material
7.2.3 Canada Cat Litter Market by Distribution Channel
7.3 Mexico Cat Litter Market
7.3.1 Mexico Cat Litter Market by Product Type
7.3.2 Mexico Cat Litter Market by Raw Material
7.3.3 Mexico Cat Litter Market by Distribution Channel
7.4 Rest of North America Cat Litter Market
7.4.1 Rest of North America Cat Litter Market by Product Type
7.4.2 Rest of North America Cat Litter Market by Raw Material
7.4.3 Rest of North America Cat Litter Market by Distribution Channel
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Mars, Inc.
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Cat Litter Company BV
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 SWOT Analysis
8.3 The Clorox Company
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Analysis
8.3.3 Segmental Analysis
8.3.4 Research & Development Expense
8.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.3.5.1 Geographical Expansions:
8.3.6 SWOT Analysis
8.4 Pestell Pet Products
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Oil-Dri Corporation of America
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Financial Analysis
8.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.5.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.5.6 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Nestle S.A.
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
8.7 ZOLUX SAS
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 SWOT Analysis
8.8 Church and Dwight Co., Inc.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 Financial Analysis
8.8.3 Segmental Analysis:
8.8.4 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Healthy Pet
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 SWOT Analysis
8.10. Dr. Elsey's
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 SWOT Analysis

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