Product Code: GVR-4-68040-575-5
Exotic Pets Market Growth & Trends:
The global exotic pets market size is expected to reach USD 2.49 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expanding due to increasing consumer interest in unique and non-traditional companion animals. Rising urbanization has led many individuals to seek pets that require less space and offer novelty. Millennials and Gen Z consumers strongly prefer reptiles, amphibians, birds, and small mammals as alternatives to conventional pets. Social media platforms have amplified the visibility of exotic pets, influencing ownership trends across urban and semi-urban regions. As a result, demand is growing steadily, particularly in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific.
Improved access to specialized veterinary services and exotic pet care products supports market expansion. Veterinary clinics and pet stores increasingly cater to exotic species with tailored services, diets, and habitat supplies. Online platforms are playing a major role in educating potential owners and offering products that meet the specific needs of these animals. Developing species-specific nutrition and medical care has strengthened consumer confidence in maintaining exotic pets. This increased accessibility has contributed to these animals' broader acceptance and appeal among pet enthusiasts.
Changing lifestyle preferences and emotional well-being contribute to exotic pets' popularity. People seek companionship that aligns with their personalities and living environments, often choosing pets that reflect individual expression. The therapeutic benefits of observing and interacting with exotic animals drive interest in species such as turtles, geckos, and parrots. Growing disposable incomes and the humanization of pets further encourage consumers to invest in non-traditional species. These trends will sustain demand and fuel market growth through the forecast period.
Exotic Pets Market Report Highlights:
- Based on animal type, the small mammals segment dominated the market with a share of about 31.4% in 2024. The growing popularity of rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters as companion animals has increased veterinary care demand. These pets are prone to digestive and respiratory issues requiring specialized attention. Urban pet owners prefer small mammals for their manageable care needs in limited spaces. Rising awareness about preventive health checkups for these animals supports the segment's market dominance.
- Based on route of administration, the oral segment accounted for the largest revenue share of the market in 2024. Pet owners prefer oral medications due to ease of administration and reduced stress for exotic pets. A wide range of flavored formulations enhances compliance among small mammals and birds. Veterinary practices increasingly recommend oral solutions for chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment. The availability of customized dosing further contributes to the segment's high adoption.
- Based on product, the pharmaceuticals segment accounted for the largest revenue share of the market in 2024. Rising cases of infections and metabolic disorders among exotic pets have driven demand for pharmaceuticals. Veterinarians use targeted drugs to manage complex conditions in reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Continuous development of species-specific formulations enhances treatment accuracy and outcomes. Increased pet health screening supports ongoing pharmaceutical usage.
- Based on indication, the bacterial infection segment accounted for the largest revenue share of the market in 2024. Due to unique immune system traits, exotic pets are highly susceptible to bacterial infections. Poor enclosure hygiene and dietary imbalances frequently lead to bacterial complications. Veterinarians prioritize early diagnosis and antimicrobial therapy to prevent severe outcomes. Growing awareness of zoonotic risks also pushes for prompt infection management.
- Based on distribution channel, the veterinary hospitals/clinics segment is expected to dominate the market in 2024. Specialized veterinary centers offer diagnostic and surgical services tailored to exotic species. Increased pet owner preference for professional care drives footfall at these facilities. Trained exotic animal veterinarians are more accessible through hospital networks. Comprehensive care offerings support ongoing loyalty and market growth.
- By region, North America held the highest share, about 50.27%, of the market in 2024. The Asia Pacific region, on the other hand, is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.40% in the coming years.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.1.1. Regional Scope
- 1.1.2. Estimates And Forecast Timeline
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Information Procurement
- 1.4.1. Purchased Database
- 1.4.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.6. Model Details
- 1.6.1. Commodity flow analysis
- 1.6.2. Global Market: CAGR Calculation
- 1.7. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.7.1. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.7.2. List of Primary Sources
- 1.7.3. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Exotic Pets Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.2.1.1. Rising Interest in Unique Companionship
- 3.2.1.2. Expansion of Specialized Veterinary and Pet Care Services
- 3.2.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Strict Regulatory Environment
- 3.2.2.2. High Maintenance and Specialized Care Needs
- 3.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.2.4. Market Challenges Analysis
- 3.3. Exotic Pets Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining Power Of The Suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining Power Of The Buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threats Of Substitution
- 3.3.1.4. Threats From New Entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Economic and Social Landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.4. Environmental Landscape
- 3.3.2.5. Legal landscape
- 3.4. Pricing Analysis, 2024
- 3.5. Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 4. Exotic Pets Market: Animal Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Global Exotic Pets Market Movement Analysis
- 4.3. Global Exotic Pets Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Animal Type , 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Small Mammals
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Birds
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Reptiles
- 4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Others
- 4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Exotic Pets Market: Route of Administration Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Global Exotic Pets Market Movement Analysis
- 5.3. Global Exotic Pets Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Route of Administration, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Oral
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Topical
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Injectable
- 5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Exotic Pets Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Global Exotic Pets Market Movement Analysis
- 6.3. Global Exotic Pets Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Product, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Pharmaceuticals
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Parasiticides
- 6.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Antibiotics
- 6.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- 6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Others
- 6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Nutritional Supplements
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Exotic Pets Market: Indication Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Segment Dashboard
- 7.2. Global Exotic Pets Market Movement Analysis
- 7.3. Global Exotic Pets Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Indication, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Bacterial Infection
- 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Parasitic Infection
- 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Orthopedic Diseases
- 7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Exotic Pets Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Segment Dashboard
- 8.2. Global Exotic Pets Market Movement Analysis
- 8.3. Global Exotic Pets Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Distribution Channel, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics
- 8.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Retail
- 8.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6. E-Commerce
- 8.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Exotic Pets Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Regional Dashboard
- 9.2. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030 North America
- 9.3. North America
- 9.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.2. U.S.
- 9.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.2.2. U.S. Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.3. Canada
- 9.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.3.2. Canada Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.4. Mexico
- 9.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.4.2. Mexico Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.2. U.K.
- 9.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.2.2. U.K. Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.3. Germany
- 9.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.3.2. Germany Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.4. France
- 9.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.4.2. France Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.5. Italy
- 9.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.5.2. Italy Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.6. Spain
- 9.4.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.6.2. Spain Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.7. Sweden
- 9.4.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.7.2. Sweden Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.8. Denmark
- 9.4.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.8.2. Denmark Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.9. Norway
- 9.4.9.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.9.2. Norway Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5. Asia Pacific
- 9.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.2. China
- 9.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.2.2. China Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.3. Japan
- 9.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.3.2. Japan Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.4. India
- 9.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.4.2. India Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.5. South Korea
- 9.5.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.5.2. South Korea Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.6. Australia
- 9.5.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.6.2. Australia Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.7. Thailand
- 9.5.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.7.2. Thailand Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6. Latin America
- 9.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.2. Brazil
- 9.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.2.2. Brazil Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.3. Argentina
- 9.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.3.2. Argentina Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.7. Middle East and Africa
- 9.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 9.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.2.2. Saudi Arabia Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.7.3. South Africa
- 9.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.3.2. South Africa Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.7.4. UAE
- 9.7.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.4.2. UAE Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.7.5. Kuwait
- 9.7.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.5.2. Kuwait Exotic Pets Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Market Participant Categorization
- 10.2. Company Market Position Analysis/ Heat Map Analysis
- 10.3. Estimated Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
- 10.4. Strategy Mapping
- 10.4.1. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 10.4.2. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 10.4.3. Others
- 10.5. Company Profiles
- 10.5.1. AdvaCare Pharma
- 10.5.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.2. VETARK (Candioli Srl)
- 10.5.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.3. Vetafarm
- 10.5.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.4. Mazuri
- 10.5.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.5. Versele Laga
- 10.5.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.6. CROCdoc (a sister company of The Birdcare Company)
- 10.5.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.7. Zoetis Inc.
- 10.5.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.8. Merck & Co., Inc
- 10.5.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.9. Vetnil
- 10.5.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5.10. Pet King Brands.
- 10.5.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.5.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
Chapter 11. Key Takeaways