| Product Code: ETC006180 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The United Arab Emirates Pet Care Products Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 52.79% in 2027, following an initial rate of -48.45%, before easing to 1.20% at the end of the period.

The pet care products market in the United Arab Emirates is estimated to be worth AED 1.3 billion, showing a 7% year-on-year growth rate. Pet owners are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of providing their pets with healthy and nutritious food, which has resulted in them spending more on premium pet foods than ever before. The increasing demand for high quality pet products has led to an influx of international brands entering the UAE market as well as local stores and brands offering innovative products at competitive prices
The UAE is home to a large number of domestic cats and dogs, making it one of the largest markets for pet care products in the Middle East region. Additionally, many people from neighbouring countries such as Oman and Saudi Arabia are travelling to Dubai for veterinary treatments due to its advanced facilities, further boosting demand for these products within the countrys borders. The most popular categories within this sector include treats & snacks, dry & wet meals, toys & accessories along with healthcare items like medicines & supplements, collars & harnesses etc.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Overview |
3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pet Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ingredient Type, 2019 & 2026F |
3.8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channels, 2019 & 2026F |
4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing pet ownership rates in the UAE |
4.2.2 Rising awareness about pet health and wellness |
4.2.3 Growth in disposable income levels leading to higher spending on pet care products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import duties on pet care products |
4.3.2 Limited availability of premium pet care products |
4.3.3 Cultural attitudes towards pet ownership impacting market growth |
5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Trends |
6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market, By Types |
6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market, By Pet Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Types, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Dog, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cat, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Fish , 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Bird, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Horse, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market, By Product Types |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Food, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Veterinary Care, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Grooming Products, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market, By Ingredient Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2016 - 2026F |
6.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market, By Distribution Channels |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Stores, 2016 - 2026F |
6.4.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Commerce, 2016 - 2026F |
7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average spending per pet on pet care products |
8.2 Number of pet specialty stores opening in the UAE |
8.3 Percentage of households owning pets in the UAE |
9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pet Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ingredient Type, 2019 & 2026F |
9.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channels, 2019 & 2026F |
10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pet Care Products Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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