By Jorge Vazquez
Sep 22, 2023, 11:28 AM EDT
A pet boarding services market size, share and trend analysis from ResearchAndMarkets.com projects the global pet boarding services market size to reach $12.59 billion by 2030, with growth annual 8.30% from 2023 to 2030.
“The pet boarding and daycare market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by rising companionship rates, the humanization of pets, and rising expenses in the industry,” the report says. “Pet owners are increasingly aware of the availability of affordable pet boarding services, including dog daycare, contributing to the expansion of the market.”
The pandemic highlighted the psychological benefits of pet ownership and the need for safe places for pets to socialize, have fun, relax and learn, fueling the resurgence of the market.
The global pet population has also been increasing, with significant increases in the number of companion animals from 2016 to 2020, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. In the United States alone, millions of households own dogs and cats, reflecting the growing trend toward pet ownership. Additionally, major players are expanding their reach through deals and expansion activities, further driving market growth.
According to the study:
· In terms of pet type, the dog segment dominated the pet boarding services market with the highest revenue share of over 80% in 2022. This is attributed to the adoption of boarding services for dog breeds, along with its growing population in developed countries.
· Based on the type of services, the daycare or short-term segment dominated the market with the highest revenue share of 54.54% in 2022. Short-term pet boarding services are usually the most adopted and preferred option, as which are comparatively more in demand and allow the owner to leave their pets under professional care during the day.
· The North American region dominated the global industry with the largest revenue share of over 35% in 2022. This substantial share is due to the presence of a large pet population with respectively high spending on services.
· The market is competitive and largely fragmented with the presence of a significant number of small and large scale pet boarding service providers.
Given these facts, key industry players are taking initiatives to further support this growth.
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