French pet spending: Cats outpace dogs as aquariums decline

According to a yearlong survey of 12,000 consumers, spending on pets in France rose by 3.3% in 2024 to €6.6 million ($7.1M).

Promojardin-Promanimal, an association that brings together economic and strategic players in the garden and pet markets, released the data ahead of its annual convention. It notes that the declining inflation on pet goods was likely the cause of the growth. “After an exceptional increase of 11% in 2023, the pet supply market is slowing due to deflation,” the report reads.

According to the data, the average price of dog and cat food in France increased by 2% in 2024, compared to 20% in 2023. Pet product prices in France increased by 1.8% in 2024, down from a double-digit increase in 2023.

The research also found that 58% of French people own at least 1 pet, while 31% own multiple.

Expenditure trends

French pet owners increased their spending on their pets last year, 5% more on dogs and 3% more on cats. In 2023, the expenditure was 11% and 15%, respectively. Spending on aquariums declined by 7%, with the same downward trend in small mammals (-3%) and terrariums (-4%).

According to Promojardin-Promanimal, French pet parents spend €92 ($99.21) on average per month on their pets.

The survey also revealed that more than 6 out of 10 (61%) pet parents would be in favor of establishing a Nutri-Score system for pet food like the existing one for human food.

Additionally, 23% of respondents have purchased pet supplies from a discount retailer.