South Africa Pet Obesity Management Market Size & Outlook

The pet obesity management market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 237.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is expected of South Africa pet obesity management market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$162.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$237.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.5%
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South Africa pet obesity management market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa pet obesity management market highlights

  • The South Africa pet obesity management market generated a revenue of USD 162.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 237.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, therapeutic food was the largest revenue generating by product in 2024.
  • Supplements is the most lucrative by product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Pet obesity management market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 162.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 237.0 million
Growth rate6.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentTherapeutic food
Fastest growing segmentSupplements
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTherapeutic Food, Supplements
Key market players worldwideMars Group Holdings Corp, Colgate-Palmolive Co, Nestle SA, NOW Foods, Virbac SA, Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Neogen Corp, Masterpet, Probalance, Rolf C. Hagen, VioVet, Farmina, Drools

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.6% of the global pet obesity management market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa pet obesity management market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Kuwait is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 4.5 million by 2030.

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Pet Obesity Management Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Drools View profile 501-1000 Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, Asia https://drools.com
Farmina View profile 501-1000 Nola, Campania, Italy, Europe https://www.farmina.com
VioVet View profile 101-250 Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.viovet.co.uk
Rolf C. Hagen View profile 251-500 Baie-d'urfe, Quebec, Canada, North America http://ca-en.hagen.com/
Probalance View profile 11-50 Florida, New York, United States, North America -
Masterpet View profile 101-250 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania https://masterpet.com.au
Mars Group Holdings Corp View profile 755 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 http://www.mars-ghd.co.jp
Colgate-Palmolive Co View profile 34000 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022 https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
Dechra Pharmaceuticals View profile 501-1000 Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.dechra.com
NOW Foods View profile 501-1000 Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.nowfoods.com
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries View profile 10001+ Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://www.sunpharma.com
Neogen Corp View profile 2640 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, MI, United States, 48912 https://www.neogen.com
Virbac SA View profile 5400 2065m LID, 1 ere avenue, Carros, France, 06516 https://www.virbac.com
Nestle SA View profile 270000 Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 https://www.nestle.com

South Africa pet obesity management market outlook

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Therapeutic food was the largest segment with a revenue share of 93.92% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa pet obesity management market based on therapeutic food, supplements covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Obesity is deemed the top health risk for pets in South Africa, driving the country's pet obesity management market, further influencing pet parent behavior. Pets with excess weight are more likely to suffer from illnesses and may have shorter lives of up to 2.5 years.

Over 20 diseases, including cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, skin issues, and urinary tract issues, have been connected to obesity in pets. October is designated as Pet Obesity Month in South Africa to encourage appropriate management of obesity.

According to a 2023 Hill's Pet Nutrition study, nine of ten pet parents of overweight animals incorrectly believe their pet's weight is normal. This is commonly known as the Fat Gap and is a major contributing cause to the pet obesity crisis.

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