2026-09-02
From April 22-23, 2024, the Pet World Arabia 2024 was successfully held at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre in the UAE. This two-day event not only attracted over 150 exhibitors and 200 pet industry brands but also showcased the growing prosperity and vitality of Middle East and Africa (MEA) pet market. Compared to its inaugural event last year, the scale of this year's exhibition doubled. Mr. Nadhal Mohamed, General Manager of Al Fajer Information and Services Company, remarked, “Pet World Arabia has truly established itself as a show for both trade and pet owners and aficionados of the UAE and the region thanks to its hybrid format, combining leisure for pet hobbyists with robust B2B trade and business opportunities in the region”
It's noteworthy that the geographic reach of this event has significantly expanded, with exhibitors from 22 countries including Belgium, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, South Korea, Switzerland, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, and the USA. Pet World Arabia’s participants reflect the growing pet industry diversity with an array of veterinary experts, breeders, pet grooming and salon operators, insurance companies, trainers, pet furniture companies etc., showcasing their products and services.
Post-pandemic, surge in pet adoption and ownership has been continuing with double- digit growth. According to Market Data Forecast (MDF), by 2028, the Middle East pet food market is expected to grow by over $6 billion, reaching $20.4 billion. This growth pace aligns with Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) global forecasts, which predict that by 2030, the pet industry will expand from $320 billion to $500 billion. The USA will continue to be the largest pet market, with sales reaching $200 billion.
Dr. Shree Nair, Editor, PetME magazine and CEO of Showline, which is organizing pet shows at Pet World Arabia, shared, “With pets becoming increasingly integral members of the family, pet humanization has grown by leaps and bounds, in turn driving value growth and premiumisation of the industry, particularly in countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Pet food may be a large component in the business, but investments into pet care service services, pharmaceuticals for long-life span, cosmetic accessories have all been growing at a fast rate in the region” BI data indicates that by 2030, the global pet pharmaceutical market alone is expected to reach $25 billion, with increasing investments in complex drugs like monoclonal antibodies for enhanced pet lifespan.
Furthermore, the global pet retail industry is rapidly growing, both online and offline. As the number of pet owners grows exponentially, governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are also encouraging investment in the pet industry. By 2025, the UAE pet industry market is expected to reach $2 billion. This Pet World Arabia 2024, PSC Pet Fair, organized a Chinese enterprises group, showcased high-quality products and services from China, drawing significant attention from international exhibitors and professional visitors. A PSC booth was also set up on-site to welcome international clients, many of whom showed great interest in the PSC , engaging in conversations and registering on the spot, looking forward to reconvening at the upcoming PSC Fair in Guangzhou, China.
The PSC Pet Fair will be held in Guangzhou from November 5-7, 2024. This platform will serve as a global, high-quality, reliable supply chain B2B exchange platform and a stage for exploring diversified market development, guiding multi-channel marketing, and fostering innovation.
The 2025 Dubai Pet Show will continue next year at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. For booth reservations, please contact the PSC International Exhibition Team:
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