Pet Travel Services Global Market Report 2024

These services are primarily categorized into two types domestic and international. Domestic pet travel services facilitate travel within a country's borders, aiding pet owners in relocating their pets to different regions within the country. These services cater to various pet types, including dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals.
Booking options for these services can be divided into online and offline methods. Online booking involves using internet platforms or applications to reserve transportation or relocation services for pets. Offline booking refers to booking through traditional methods, such as directly contacting the service providers via phone or in-person. Pet travel services find applications primarily in transportation and relocation, aiming to ensure pets are transported safely and comfortably to their desired destinations. Whether it's a local move or a journey across borders, these services focus on providing a stress-free and seamless experience for both pets and their owners during travel.

The pet travel services market research report provides pet travel services market statistics, including pet travel services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pet travel services market share, detailed pet travel services market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pet travel services industry. This pet travel services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The pet travel services market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.85 billion in 2023 to $2.06 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth observed in the historical period within the pet travel services industry can be attributed to several key factors. Firstly, there has been a notable increase in pet ownership rates, leading to a higher demand for services catering to pets' transportation needs. As more households embrace pets as integral family members, the necessity for reliable and convenient pet travel services has surged.

The pet travel services market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.02 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The anticipated growth in the upcoming period within the pet travel services industry can be linked to several influential factors. Firstly, the increasing globalization and international travel trends are expected to significantly impact the demand for pet travel services. As people travel internationally more frequently, the need for reliable and efficient pet transportation solutions across borders is likely to rise.

The rise in pet adoption rates is anticipated to drive the expansion of the pet travel services sector. This trend involves acquiring animals through rescue groups, diverging from traditional pet shop or breeder purchases. Pet travel services cater to the efficient transportation of pets, managed by professionals, offering convenience to pet owners. For instance, Chewy Inc., in February 2023, reported a record of 977,202 pets adopted in the US in 2021, marking a six-year high adoption rate of 61%. Similarly, a November 2022 survey by Animal Medicines Australia revealed that about half of Australian households owned dogs, representing a 40% increase from 2019, showcasing the significant impact of rising animal adoption rates on the pet travel services market.

The anticipated growth in the travel and tourism sector is poised to propel the pet travel services market. Pet owners increasingly seek inclusive travel experiences, prompting the travel industry to respond with pet-friendly offerings in accommodations, transportation, and specialized services. The accessibility of digital platforms offering information on pet-friendly travel, coupled with favorable changes in regulations, further fosters the alignment between the travel and pet services sectors. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization in January 2023, international tourist numbers surged to over 900 million in 2022, doubling from the previous year, with remarkable growth in the Middle East reaching 83% of pre-pandemic levels. This surge in the travel industry significantly influences the growth trajectory of the pet travel services market.

Innovative product offerings emerge as a prominent trend driving the animal health market. Leading market players focus efforts on introducing novel and advanced services and products to solidify their market presence. For instance, Pet Value, in March 2023, launched Let's Go Outside, a distinctive digital travel guide centered on pets. This limited edition guide, featuring a chew-proof sleeve, presents a curated collection of stories, expert tips, and recommendations for pet-friendly destinations such as hotels, campsites, hikes, parks, and restaurants, curated by the company's animal care experts. Product innovation remains pivotal among major players seeking to strengthen their foothold in the evolving animal health market.

Major companies within the pet travel services sector are unveiling new offerings, including airport certification, to gain a competitive edge. Airport certification for pets ensures compliance with health and safety standards for air travel. For instance, in November 2021, Mars, Incorporated introduced Airport Certification through its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS program, with Nashville International Airport (BNA) becoming the inaugural recipient. This initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for pet parents and their companions, particularly during peak travel seasons. The Airport Certification introduces pet-friendly amenities, including dedicated dog parks, curbside relief areas, and indoor zones equipped with hydration and waste stations. Nashville International Airport sets a benchmark with enhanced signage and pet-themed murals, showcasing a commitment to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for travelers with pets. Collaborations with entities such as the Civic Design Center and the American Association of Airport Executives signify a significant step toward making pet-friendly travel more accessible across various airports.

In July 2021, Gulf Air, a Bahrain-based airline company that offers pet travel services, collaborated with International Pet and Animal Transportation Association. Through this collaboration, the association aims to open safer transport for pets expanding its cargo services that are specialized for transporting pets. International Pet and Animal Transportation Association is a US-headquartered global association focusing on safe and humane animal transportation.

Major companies operating in the pet travel services market report are PetRelocation, Air Animal Pet Movers, Happy Tails Travel Inc., Blue Collar Pet Transport, Across the Pond Pets Travel, PETport, Starwood Pet Travel, JetPetGlobal, Airpets International, CitizenShipper, Tails-A-Wagon Pet and Vehicle Transport, AirPets Relocation Services Pvt. Ltd., Pet Travel Services Guam, Pawsome Pet Travel Ltd., World Care Pet Transport LLC, PetSafe Inc., Pet Express Animal Transport, Pet Air Carrier LLC, Pet Van Lines, Pet Travel Transport, Aeropets, Airvets Pet Relocation, American Airlines Pet Cargo, Animal Airways, Animal Land Pet Movers, Crown Relocations, Delta Airlines Pet Shipping, Dog Gone Taxi, Dogtainers, Fetch Pet Care.

North America was the largest region in the pet travel services market in 2023. The regions covered in the pet travel services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the pet travel services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pet travel services market includes revenues earned by providing services such as pet travel GPS tracking options, kennel services, exercise facilities, and pet insurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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