Smart Cat Litter Box Market Report 2026

The smart cat litter box market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.18 billion in 2025 to $1.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising pet ownership rates, increased spending on premium pet care products, growing urban lifestyles with limited time for pet maintenance, early adoption of automated household devices, expansion of smart home ecosystems.

The smart cat litter box market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for connected pet monitoring solutions, increasing focus on pet health and hygiene analytics, rising adoption of smart home integrated pet devices, expansion of e-commerce pet product sales, continuous product innovation in automated pet care. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of self-cleaning automated litter systems, rising integration of sensor-based usage detection, growing demand for app-connected pet care devices, expansion of odor control and waste disposal features, enhanced focus on hygiene and convenience.

The rising popularity of companion animals is projected to drive the growth of the smart cat litter box market in the future. Companion animals are domesticated pets kept mainly for companionship and emotional support rather than for work or utility purposes. The increasing demand for companion animals is influenced by emotional, psychological, and social factors, as more people recognize the benefits of pet ownership, such as improved mental health and enhanced lifestyle. Smart cat litter boxes, which offer features such as automated cleaning, odor control, and health monitoring, make pet care easier and more attractive to potential pet owners. For example, in April 2024, the American Pet Products Association reported that in 2023, 86.9 million US households had pets, up from 62% in 2022 to 66%. Thus, the growing adoption of companion animals is driving the smart cat litter box market's expansion.

Leading companies in the smart cat litter box sector are incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance user experience for both cats and their owners. A fully remote-controllable cat litter box can be managed entirely through an app available for iOS and Android, designed for user convenience. For instance, in April 2023, HHOLOVE, a China-based pet technology company, introduced the iPet Smart Litter Box. This model features dual sensors (infrared and radar) to monitor temperature and motion, along with safety features such as self-tests, over-current protection, and a kitten algorithm. The litter box is designed with ergonomics in mind for cats, can be remotely controlled via an iOS and Android app, and includes eight safety features, offering advanced self-cleaning and safety compared to traditional models.

In May 2024, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a US-based sorbent products company, acquired Ultra Pet Company Inc. for $46 million. This acquisition underscores Oil-Dri's focus on growth and innovation in the crystal cat litter market, reinforcing its commitment and opening new opportunities. It strengthens Oil-Dri's market position and supports its ongoing product development efforts. Ultra Pet Company Inc., based in the US, specializes in pet products, including disposable cat litter boxes and unscented clumping cat litter.

Major companies operating in the smart cat litter box market are Whisker, PetSafe, CatGenie, PETKIT, ChillX, Omega Paw, Petree, LavvieBot, Petoneer, Xiaomi, Catlink, Smarty Pear, PETNF, PETLIBRO, LitterMaid, IKuddle, Our Pets, Shanghai Lianchong Intelligent, Hangzhou Beiqu Technology, Shenzhen Smartpet.

North America was the largest region in the smart cat litter box market in 2025. The regions covered in the smart 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 smart cat litter box market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart cat litter box market consists of sales of products including automated cleaning and scooping mechanisms, odor control systems, self-cleaning litter boxes, and connected 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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