Automatic Pet Feeder Market

Automatic Pet Feeder Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

Worldwide sales of automatic pet feeders are estimated to reach US$ 655.6 million in 2024. The global automatic pet feeder market has been forecasted to expand at 9.6% CAGR and ascend to a valuation of US$ 1.64 billion by the end of 2034.

Providing food to pets at the required quantity and time interval is essential for their good health. Automatic pet feeder products are designed to provide pets with a high-quality and balanced feed regularly.

With the trend of digitized and smart homes on the rise, demand for automatic pet feeders is increasing in parallel. These smart pet feeders connect to the end user's smartphone. They help owners remotely monitor the activities of their pets with ease.

Ease of remote operation via Wi-Fi technology is supporting market growth. Recently, several feeder companies have begun connecting smart feeders to digital voice assistants such as Amazon's voice-launched virtual personal assistant Alexa.

• For example, Petnet Inc. offers intelligent technology that controls the behavior of SmartFeeder by integrating Amazon Alexa functionality. This allows users to operate these smart-tech automatic pet feeders with their voice.

Key Market Growth Drivers

• The demand for simple pet care solutions such as automatic pet feeders is increasing due to the growing number of pet owners, particularly among millennials and Gen Z.
• The adoption rate of automatic pet feeders is rising where people mostly live in flats and lead hectic lives.
• The desire to adopt automatic pet feeders is increasing as they perfectly meet pet owners’ busy schedules and long work hours. This is because, even when they are away from home, owners easily make sure their pets are fed regularly with the help of automatic pet feeders.
• The automatic pet feeder market size is expanding as it makes it possible to precisely regulate portion sizes, which helps shield pets from obesity and other diet-related health problems.
• A key automatic pet feeder market trend is ongoing innovations such as voice command capabilities, smartphone app connection, customizable feeding schedules, cameras, and others that are attracting a lot of pet owners.
• Because of these innovations people now easily watch their dogs from a distance with the use of cameras found in some more advanced automatic pet feeder models.
• The market for automatic pet feeders is expanding because of increasing single-person households in various urban areas which are resulting in increased need for products that help manage pet care autonomously.
• Automatic feeders are gaining traction from aged pet owners who are facing mobility issues as they lessen the physical strain involved in their care.

Report Attribute	Detail
Automatic Pet Feeder Market Size (2024E)	US$ 655.6 Million
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 1.64 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	9.6% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024E)	23.9%
East Asia Market Value (2024E)	US$ 146.9 Million
Dogs Segment Value (2034F)	US$ 636.2 Million
2 to 5 Liter Segment Value (2034F)	US$ 611.6 Million
Key Companies Profiled	DOGNESS Group; Catspad; Wireless Whiskers; Petsafe (Radio System Corporation); SureFlap Ltd.; PortionPro Rx; WOPET; CleverPet; Petwant; Shenzhen Skymee Technology Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen Libro Technology Co., Limited; Faroro; Petkit; Skymee; Arf Pets, Inc.; Tuya Global Inc.; Encaya Corp.; Petlibro; Xiaomi; Pet Marvel.

Why is the Popularity of Automatic Pet Feeders Rising Across the Globe?

“Development and Integration of Technologies Improving Convenience”

The automatic pet feeder market growth is being driven by continuous developments which is making these products more attractive. Various latest feeders have programmable feeding schedules that let pet owners specify certain meal times which guarantees regular feeding schedules even when they are not home. Users conveniently manage feeding schedules, change portions, and get notifications remotely due to integration with smartphone apps.

Further convenience is provided by voice command capabilities, which are generally available through smart home assistants such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. To ensure their pets' well-being and provide owners peace of mind, some models even come with built-in cameras. This allows owners to monitor their pets in real time.

What is Negatively Impacting the Automatic Pet Feeder Demand Growth?

“High Purchasing Cost and Concerned Regarding Mechanical Problems”

Automatic pet feeder costs are generally higher particularly those that come with advanced features such as cameras, programmable settings, and smartphone integration, this factor is becoming a key obstacle in sales growth. Because of this, pet owners with tight budgets avoid purchasing automatic pet feeders. All these price problems are restraining the market growth as various budget-friendly products are available but they come with fewer features.

Another reason that is hampering demand growth is reliability issues. Various consumers get concerned about potential mechanical issues such as jamming battery depletion, or software bugs. Because of this, they do not prefer automatic pet feeders.

Country-wise Insights

The North American region is estimated to lead with 23.9% of the worldwide automatic pet feeder market share in 2024. A key reason behind the increasing demand for automatic pet feeders in North America is the rising number of pet owners who are working long hours and have busy lifestyles. Also, the high number of e-Commerce platforms made it easier for pet owners to choose from a large selection of automatic pet feeders, which are in their purchasing capacity as well as contain the required features.

What is the Demand Outlook for Automatic Pet Feeders in the United States?

“Gaining Traction from Individuals with Hectic Lifestyle”

Attribute	United States
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 69.7 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	10.1% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 181.7 Million

The United States is estimated to hold 44.5% of the North American region's market share in 2024. Various people in the United States have hectic work schedules which leaves them little time for daily chores such as feeding their pets. Because of this reason, the demand for automatic pet feeders is continuously increasing and these products are becoming common as they provide a useful alternative for people with hectic schedules.

Automatic pet feeders are gaining traction among pet owners in the United States as they provide peace of mind and support the maintenance of their pets’ well-being without interfering with their schedules by automating feeding times, which guarantees that pets receive consistent meals even when they are away or occupied.

Why is the Adoption Rate of Automatic Pet Feeders Rising in South Korea?

“Tech-Savvy Individuals Widely Adopting Automatic Pet Feeders”

Attribute	South Korea
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 32.6 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	10.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 87.5 Million

The tech-savvy population in South Korea is the reason behind the increasing adoption of automatic pet feeders in the country. South Korea is one country that is known for its technological innovations and even welcomes smart gadgets and creative fixes.

The tech-savvy individuals are attracted to automatic pet feeders due to their features such as real-time monitoring, adjustable feeding schedules, smartphone connectivity, camera, and various others. Consumers in South Korea, who place a high value on their convenience and advanced technology in daily life, are widely using automatic pet feeders.

Category-wise Insights

Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented into online and offline. The offline segment holds a significant market share due to a lot of consumers prefer to see and touch products before purchasing. Also, they consider personal interaction and advice from experts to get detailed technical knowledge regarding automatic pet feeders.

Why is the Utilization of Automatic Pet Feeders Common Among Dogs?

“High Percentage of People Prefer Adoption Dogs”

Attribute	Dogs
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 259.6 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	9.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 636.2 Million

Demand for automatic pet feeders is high from dog owners. In the world, dogs are widely adopted compared to any other pets, and because of this sales of these products are high from this segment. Automatic feeders easily handle the regulated feeding schedules and portion-controlled diets that dogs generally follow. Changing schedules or extended work hours for dog owners make it difficult to consistently feed their pets at scheduled times. Automatic feeders guarantee that dogs eat when they needed, even while their owners are gone.

When given unlimited access to food, some dogs tend to overeat or eat too quickly and programmable feeders assist control this behavior. Automatic feeders are popular among dog owners because they are especially well-suited to the feeding requirements and habits of dogs, though they are also used for cats and other pets.

Why is the Preference for 2 to 5 Liter Automatic Feeders High?

“Various Pet Owners Consider 2 to 5 Liter Feeder Realistic Capacity-to-Usability Ratio Product”

Attribute	2 to 5 Liter
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 238 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	9.9% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 611.6 Million

Automatic pet feeders with a capacity between 2 to 5 liters are mostly preferred by people because of their realistic capacity-to-usability ratio. Depending on their size and nutritional requirements, most pets usually find enough food in this size range to last them several days to a week. Because it enables owners to fill the feeder less regularly, it requires less care without causing the food to go bad or the gadget to get too big.

These mid-sized feeders are more adaptable, working with small to medium-sized pets as well as some larger pets. Compared to larger models, they are typically easier to clean and refill, but they still provide a great deal of convenience over manual feeding.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the automatic pet feeder market are continuously developing new features such as integrating cameras, adding customizable feeding schedules, smart connectivity, and others to gain attention from pet owners. Also, several companies are focusing on organic growth strategies, including product launches, product approvals, and more.

Several manufacturers are offering a variety of automatic pet feeders such as instant dry and wet food automatic pet feeders, automatic pet feeders with cameras, automatic water feeders, microchip pet feeders, and so on.

• In April 2024, the first refrigerator smart feeder was introduced by Petlibro, a pet tech business that creates automatic water and food dispensers for cats. The new "Polar Wet Food Feeder" from the company attempts to address a common issue faced by pet owners: how to maintain the freshness of their cat's wet food while they are gone.
• In December 2023, Xiaomi introduced a brand-new, intelligent automatic feeding system designed to consistently and dependably feed pets while in human absence.
• In May 2023, with over ten years of experience, Pet Marvel is a top pet product designer. Their most recent creation, the Automatic 2-in-1 Pet Feeder and Water Dispenser, was launched on Kickstarter. With the help of an integrated camera, the innovative gadget performs three crucial tasks for pet owners in one convenient package including feeding, watering, and real-time monitoring.
• In July 2022, pet care Brand Petlibro launched a new next-generation premium automatic pet feeder.

Fact.MR provides detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of automatic pet feeders positioned across the world, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in this updated market report.

Segmentation of Automatic Pet Feeder Market Research

• By Pet Type :

  • Dogs
  • Cats

• By Capacity :

  • Less than 2 Liters
  • 2 to 5 Liters
  • Above 5 Liters

• By Distribution Channel :

  • Online
    • Company-owned Websites
    • e-Commerce
  • Offline
    • Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
    • Modern Trade Stores
    • Brand Stores
    • Pet Care Stores
    • Pet Care Clinics

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Latin America
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa