U.S. and Mexico Cat Litter Market, By Product Type (Clumping, Non-Clumping, Crystals, Deodorant Litters, Conventional, Others), Raw Material (Clay, Silica, and Plant Fibers), Type (Scented and Non-Scented), Form (Coarse Litter and Fine Litter), Distribution Channel (Specialized Pet Shops, E-Commerce, Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, and Other), End User (Adult Cats and Kittens), Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
U.S. and Mexico Cat Litter Market Analysis and Insights
Rising awareness regarding the health of the pet and development of eco-friendly and biodegradable cat litter products in the U.S. provide market with a lucrative growth. Along with this, rise in different type of effective cat litter products are also boosting up the cat litter market.
The U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is expected to grow from 2023 to 2030. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 4.1% in the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 and is expected to reach USD 4,469.05 million by 2030 from USD 3,240.48 million in 2022.
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2023 to 2030
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Years
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2021 (Customizable to 2020-2016)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million
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Segments Covered
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By Product Type (Clumping, Non-Clumping, Crystals, Deodorant Litters, Conventional, Others), Raw Material (Clay, Silica, and Plant Fibers), Type (Scented and Non-Scented), Form (Coarse Litter and Fine Litter), Distribution Channel (Specialized Pet Shops, E-Commerce, Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, and Other), End User (Adult Cats and Kittens).
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Countries Covered
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U.S. and Mexico
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Market Players Covered
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The major companies which are dealing in the market are The Clorox Company, Nestlé Purina Petcare (Subsidiary of Nestle), Oil-Dri Corporation of America., Pettex Limited, Dr. Elsey's, Sinchem Silica Gel Co., Ltd., Weihai Pearl Silica Gel CO.,Ltd, Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates, Healthy Pet, Pestell Pet Products, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., sWheat Scoop, and Bentaş, among others.
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Market Definition of U.S. and Mexico Cat Litter Market
A litter box, also known as a sandbox, cat box, litter tray, cat pan, pot, or litter pan, is an indoor feces and urine collection box for cats and other pets that instinctively or through training will use such a repository. They are provided for pets that are permitted free roaming of a home but who cannot or only sometimes go outside to excrete their metabolic waste.
Cat litter is an essential supply for all indoor cats. It is used instinctively by a cat to bury its urine and feces, but some owners prefer what type of litter they'd like their cats to use. The most common type of litter is clay-based, which is absorbent and has natural odor control, and the other two main types of clay cat litter are clumping and non-clumping. Clumping cat litter is often preferred by many cat owners who like to scoop the urine waste out of the litter box regularly. Still, others like the lower cost of non-clumping litter and will dump the entire litter box contents when necessary.
Rising awareness regarding the health of the pet has enhanced the market demand. The rising healthcare expenditure for better health services also contributes to the market's growth. Along with this, rising effective cat litter products are also boosting the cat litter market.
U.S. and Mexico Cat Litter Market Dynamics
This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:
DRIVERS
Rise in different types of effective cat litter products
Cat litter is an essential supply for all indoor cats. It is used instinctively by a cat to bury its urine and feces, but some ownprefer for what type of litter they'd like their cats to use.
Price, odor control, the amount of dust, absorbency, how well it clumps, availability to purchase, scent or lack thereof, and other factors may play a role in the type of litter which would be suitable for the cats. There are several different types of cat litter which are available in market for different species of cats which includes bentonite cat litter, pine cat litter, crystal cat litter, tofu cat litter, and mixed cat litter (tofu litter mixed with bentonite litter).
Thus, the rise in different types of cat litter products is expected for the growth of the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market due to its great advantages such as safer for the environment and controlling of odor.
Growing pet ownership in both the U.S. and Mexico
In the United States, seven out of every 10 households own a pet. From unconditional love to emotional support, pets are a vital part of their owners’ lives. This growth is mainly fed by an increase in the number of millennials becoming pet owners and their commonly held view that their pets are family members. As a result of this viewpoint, these pet owners are willing to spend more money on their animals than past generations were.
Thus the various advantages of having pets such as they can increase possibility to exercise, get outside and can help manage loneliness and depression by giving companionship has increased the number of pet ownership in U.S. and Mexico which is expected to drive the growth of the market.
RESTRAINT
High cost of products
Plenty of one-time expenses pop up when anyone buys a new dog or cat. These can include spaying or neutering, vaccinations, rabies shots, microchipping, licensing, training and pet supplies such as a crate, food bowls, leash, toys, brushes, litter boxes, litter and puppy pads.
The cat litter products are of high cost due to several reasons, which includes the cost of producing and packaging, advertising and promotion expenses, competition among brands in the market, demand for different types of litter, and more.
Hence high cost associated with the cat litter products it is expected to restrict the growth of U.S. and Mexico cat litter market.
OPPORTUNITY
Rising awareness regarding the health of the pet
Rising number of people owning pets at home has significantly increased the awareness regarding the health of pet as they affect the overall surrounding they live in.
Children younger than 5 years old, people with weakened immune systems, and people 65 years of age and older are more likely to get diseases spread between animals and people (also known as zoonotic diseases). Pregnant women are also at a higher risk for certain animal-related diseases.
Thus, rising awareness regarding the pet health and various veteran organizations providing several healthcare facilities for pet acts as opportunities for the growth of the US and Mexico Cat Litter Market.
CHALLENGE
Fluctuations in raw material prices can impact the cost of manufacturing cat litter products
Cat litters are primarily made of clay and other minerals, natural ingredients such as pine, wheat or corn, or synthetic crystallized silica. Other ingredients that may be added to cat litter include baking soda is natural salt which is made from trona deposits and is added to clay and other types of cat litter to absorb and neutralize odors.
Mineral oil ingredient may be added to help control dust so kitty isn’t trying to toilet in a dust storm and you’re not enveloped in a cloud of dust every time your cat covers their waste or you pour more litter into the box. It can also help keep kitty litter from sticking to the bottom of the box for easy cleanup.
Hence huge fluctuations in the costs of raw materials needed for the manufacturing of cat litter products is expected to challenge the US and Mexico cat litter market.
Recent Developments
- In February 2023, Nestlé Purina PetCare announced plans to acquire Red Collar Pet Foods' Miami, Oklahoma pet treats factory from Arbor Investments, with an anticipated closing in March. The addition of the Miami factory to Purina's North American production footprint will mark the 22nd Purina owned and operated facility nationwide and expand in-house capabilities for dog and cat treats innovation and production. This has helped the company to expand globally.
- In April 2022, The Clorox Company announced the launch of a new initiative to advance environmental justice through investment in community parks to help provide better access to green spaces among underserved communities. The Healthy Parks Project aligns the company's purpose to champion people to be well and thrive every single day with its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This has helped the company to expand their products.
- In September, 2022 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Hero Mighty Patch brand (Hero) and other acne treatment products for $630 million, consisting of cash and Church & Dwight restricted stock. Mighty Patch is the #2 brand in the acne category in the United States and the #1 patch brand in acne. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the fourth quarter. This had helped the company to expand globally.
- In January Oil-Dri Corporation of America announced increasing prices for cat litter products effective April 1, 2022. These pricing actions will apply to branded and private-label cat litter items in the United States. This has helped the company to improve the economic conditions of the company.
U.S. and Mexico Cat Litter Market Scope
The U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is categorized into six notable segments such as product type, raw material, type, form, end user, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.
Product Type
- CLUMPING
- NON-CLUMPING
- CRYSTALS
- DEODORANT LITTERS
- CONVENTIONAL
- OTHERS
On the basis of product type, the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is segmented into clumping, non-clumping, crystals, deodorant litters, conventional, and others.
Raw Material
- CLAY
- SILICA
- PLANT FIBERS
On the basis of raw material, the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is segmented into clay, silica, and plant fibers.
Type
- SCENTED
- NON-SCENTED
Based on type, the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is segmented into scented and non-scented.
Form
- COARSE LITTER
- FINE LITTER
On the basis of form, the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is segmented into coarse litter and fine litter.
End User
- ADULT CATS
- KITTENS
On the basis of end user, the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is segmented into adult cats and kittens.
Distribution Channel
- SPECIALIZED PET SHOPS
- E-COMMERCE
- HYPERMARKETS/SUPERMARKETS
- OTHERS
On the basis of distribution channel the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is segmented into specialized pet shops, e-commerce, hypermarkets/supermarkets, and others.
U.S. and Mexico Cat Litter Market Analysis/Insights
The U.S. and Mexico cat litter market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product type, raw material, type, form, end user, and distribution channel. as referenced above.
The country covered in this market report are the U.S. and Mexico.
- In 2023, U.S. is dominating the U.S. and Mexico cat litter market in terms of market share and revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points, such as new and replacement sales, country demographics, disease epidemiology, and import-export tariffs, are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. In addition, the presence and availability of Global brands and their challenges faced due to competition from local and domestic brands and the impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Cat Litter Market Share Analysis
The cat litter market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to cat litter market.
The major companies which are dealing in the market are The Clorox Company, Nestlé Purina Petcare (Subsidiary of Nestle), Oil-Dri Corporation of America., Pettex Limited, Dr. Elsey's, Sinchem Silica Gel Co., Ltd., Weihai Pearl Silica Gel CO.,Ltd, Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates, Healthy Pet, Pestell Pet Products, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., sWheat Scoop, and Bentaş, among others.
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