Cat Litter Box Market Report 2026

The cat litter box market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.91 billion in 2025 to $2.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising pet ownership rates, increased indoor cat adoption, availability of affordable litter box products, growth of pet specialty retail stores, expansion of residential pet care practices.

The cat litter box market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for smart pet products, rising focus on convenience-driven pet care, growth of e-commerce pet supplies, increasing adoption of automated pet accessories, expansion of premium pet product offerings. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of self-cleaning litter boxes, rising demand for odor-control designs, growing preference for covered and enclosed boxes, expansion of eco-friendly litter box materials, enhanced focus on pet hygiene.

The increasing pet expenditure is expected to drive the growth of the cat litter box market in the coming years. Pet expenditure refers to the total spending associated with pet ownership, including costs for food, grooming, medical care, and various supplies. This rise in expenditure is fueled by growing pet ownership, a preference for high-quality products, and increased focus on pet health and well-being. As pet spending rises, demand for various types of litter boxes, related accessories, and advanced designs is also increasing. For example, in December 2023, according to the American Pet Products Association, a US-based trade association, U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $147 billion in 2023, increased to $151.9 billion in 2024, and are projected to reach $157 billion in 2025, reflecting a consistent annual growth rate of approximately 3-4% from 2023 to 2025. Therefore, rising pet expenditure is driving the expansion of the cat litter box market.

Leading companies in the cat litter box market are enhancing their product lines by developing automatic litter boxes designed to offer greater convenience, improve hygiene, and meet the rising demand for smart pet care solutions. These automatic cat litter boxes provide an effortless way for pet owners to maintain cleanliness by automatically scooping and disposing of waste, reducing odor, and minimizing the need for frequent manual cleaning. For example, in February 2023, Xiaomi Inc., a technology company based in China, introduced the Xiaowan intelligent automatic cat litter box. This device features an automatic cleaning mode, a large-capacity waste bin, and can operate independently for up to 14 hours. Its intelligent rolling lantern festival mode ensures efficient waste management, enhancing user convenience.

In May 2024, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a U.S.-based company specializing in sorbent products for the automotive, industrial, and pet care industries, acquired Ultra Pet Company Inc. for $46 million. This acquisition enhances Oil-Dri’s crystal cat litter business by streamlining operations and leveraging the expertise and resources of Ultra Pet Company Inc. Ultra Pet Company, also based in the U.S., manufactures various pet products, including disposable cat litter boxes.

Major companies operating in the cat litter box market are Pet Valu Inc., IRIS USA Inc., PetSafe, Litter-Robot, CountryMax, Cosmic Pet Products Inc., Pet Circle Co, Premier Pet, Modkat, Nature’s Miracle, Kohepets, Pawsitive Pet LLC, Petco, PETKIT, Catit, Cats Desire, ChillX.co, iKuddle, Kitty’s WonderBox, Neakasa, OmegaPaw, Petsy Ltd, Whisker, Moderna Products.

North America was the largest region in the cat litter box market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cat litter box market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cat litter box market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cat litter box market consists of sales of eco-friendly litter boxes, odor-control litter boxes, smart litter boxes, corner litter boxes, and multi-cat litter boxes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. 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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