The data displays the retail value of the pet care market in the UK from 2013 to 2018. In 2017, the market value for pet care products reached around 5.1 billion euro.
The pet market in the UK is one of the biggest in Europe, with 47% of people claiming to own any pet in their house. The total pet population in the UK is expected to reach 51 million animals in 2018, which is a significant decrease over the population in 2010 which stood at 65 million, this showing a clear 14 million drop.
One of the leading UK pet stores, Pets At Home has been around since 1991.
