North America 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, 20

North America 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 North America Pet Carriers Market would witness market growth of 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 3,574.8 thousand units, showcasing a growth of 14.5% (2020-2023).

Soft-sided carriers are a popular choice in the pet carriers market, offering convenience and comfort for both pets and owners. These carriers are typically made from durable yet flexible materials such as nylon or canvas, providing a cozy and secure environment for pets during travel. With features like mesh windows for ventilation and visibility, padded interiors for comfort, and adjustable straps for easy carrying, soft-sided carriers cater to the needs of small to medium-sized pets. Thus, the US market utilized 2,922.7 thousand units of Soft-sided carriers in 2023.

The US market dominated the North America Pet Carriers Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $307 million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 8.6% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% during (2024 - 2031).

There has been a discernible transition in apartment complexes and housing complexes from policies that previously restricted or discouraged pet ownership to those that now adopt more inclusive stances, recognizing pets as essential community members. Many property managers and landlords now recognize the benefits of allowing pets, including increased tenant satisfaction, lower vacancy rates, and enhanced resident social cohesion. As a result, pet owners are no longer faced with the dilemma of finding suitable accommodation for themselves and their pets, alleviating one of the barriers to pet ownership.

Similarly, many workplaces are adopting pet-friendly policies, allowing employees to bring their pets to the office or providing designated pet-friendly areas within the workplace. This emerging pattern signifies an increasing acknowledgment of the favorable influence that pets can have on staff morale, efficiency, and general welfare. Employers are accommodating pet owners who might otherwise find it difficult to reconcile work obligations and pet care duties by establishing a work environment conducive to pets, thereby cultivating a more harmonious and encouraging workplace culture.

According to the article titled Vet These Numbers: Pet Care in Canada, released by Statistics Canada in October 2022, there were 4,691 businesses nationwide in the pet care industry, whose services included animal shelters, pet sitting, grooming, training, and dog walking. In addition, as per the Government of Canada, the pet population in Canada increased from 27.5 million pets in 2016 to 27.9 million in 2020. The number of pets is expected to grow from 28,1 million in 2021 to 28,5 million in 2025. Hence, the rising pet numbers in North America will increase demand for pet carriers in the upcoming years.

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 U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

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.
North America 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)
  • 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 Pet Carriers Market, by Product
1.4.2 North America Pet Carriers Market, by Pet Type
1.4.3 North America Pet Carriers Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.4 North America Pet Carriers 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 Opportunities
3.2.3 Market Restraints
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Pet Carriers Market by Product
4.1 North America Soft-Sided Carriers Market by Country
4.2 North America Hard Shell Carriers Market by Country
4.3 North America Backpack Carriers Market by Country
4.4 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 5. North America Pet Carriers Market by Pet Type
5.1 North America Dog Market by Country
5.2 North America Cat Market by Country
5.3 North America Birds Market by Country
5.4 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Pet Carriers Market by Distribution Channel
6.1 North America Specialty Pet Stores Market by Country
6.2 North America Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Market by Country
6.3 North America Online Market by Country
6.4 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Pet Carriers Market by Country
7.1 US Pet Carriers Market
7.1.1 US Pet Carriers Market by Product
7.1.2 US Pet Carriers Market by Pet Type
7.1.3 US Pet Carriers Market by Distribution Channel
7.2 Canada Pet Carriers Market
7.2.1 Canada Pet Carriers Market by Product
7.2.2 Canada Pet Carriers Market by Pet Type
7.2.3 Canada Pet Carriers Market by Distribution Channel
7.3 Mexico Pet Carriers Market
7.3.1 Mexico Pet Carriers Market by Product
7.3.2 Mexico Pet Carriers Market by Pet Type
7.3.3 Mexico Pet Carriers Market by Distribution Channel
7.4 Rest of North America Pet Carriers Market
7.4.1 Rest of North America Pet Carriers Market by Product
7.4.2 Rest of North America Pet Carriers Market by Pet Type
7.4.3 Rest of North America Pet Carriers Market by Distribution Channel
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Ferplast S.p.A.
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 SWOT Analysis
8.2 MidWest Homes for Pets
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Diggs Inc.
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 SWOT Analysis
8.4 EliteField LLC
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Sleepypod
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 SWOT Analysis
8.7 Sturdi Products Inc.
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 SWOT Analysis
8.8 PetWise, Inc.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Petmate
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 SWOT Analysis
8.10. Paws & Pals, Inc.
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 SWOT Analysis

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