East Asia

Pet Fair South East Asia set for October 28-30 in Bangkok

Pet trade show returns with 450 exhibitors expected from 40 countries.

Southeast Asia’s only fully B2B pet industry exhibition will welcome 450 exhibitors and 12,500 trade visitors from more than 80 countries to BITEC, October 28–30.

Brand Insights

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Calamities destroy Philippine agri products useful in pet food

Back-to-back typhoons and mounting El Niño losses are eroding the Philippines' ability to supply pet food raw materials to itself, let alone the region.

The Philippines tops the global risk index due to its extreme exposure to overlapping typhoons, severe monsoon flooding and compounding climate shocks like El Niño and La Niña.

Pet Fair Asia 2026 exhibitor list now online

The exhibitor list for the Aug. 19-23 Shanghai show is now available, with VIV Select China co-located at the venue this year.

Bundled pet products appeal to multi-pet households in APAC

Research reports find APAC's growing multi-pet households are driving demand for bundled and subscription-based pet care products.

Multi-pet owners have become bargain hunters, favoring bundles, combos and buy-one-take-one deals to provide for their pets.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: China pet food market shifts toward preventive health

According to Moojing Market Intelligence, China's online pet food market is moving from volume-based feeding to precision health management, with pet supplements growing 20.3% year-over-year.

Moojing said Chinese pet owners are moving from reactive treatment to proactive health prevention, a pattern that mirrors the human wellness industry.

Fat cats alert raised in key Asian countries

China, Japan and Taiwan report rising feline obesity, driven by overfeeding and indoor lifestyles, spurring a new pet weight-loss drug market.

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Phytonutrients in pet food pushed

A veterinary expert is urging Philippine veterinarians and pet food professionals to incorporate phytonutrients into pet diets and supplements to support health and curb antimicrobial resistance.

A doctor of veterinary science and medicine is encouraging the use of phytonutrients in pet diets for their healing benefits.

North Koreans start to openly acquire pets

Imports of dogs, cats and pet supplies from China are rising among North Korea's affluent class following Kim Jong Un's visit to a Pyongyang pet shop.

There are no official data on pets in North Korea, but ownership is gradually growing, especially among elites.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Umios acquires majority stake in Malaysia's Pet World International

The Japanese seafood and pet food company will take a 51% stake in Pet World International to expand its dry pet food presence across Southeast Asia.

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Global Commerce

China’s pet food imports decline amid tariffs and domestic competition

Despite headwinds affecting finished products, U.S. ingredients such as poultry meal, plasma and functional ingredients remain highly valued by Chinese manufacturers for their consistency, nutritional quality and performance in premium formulations.

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China’s pet food market hit US$23.2 billion in 2025

As Chinese consumers increasingly prioritize quality, transparency and functionality, ingredient suppliers and pet food companies that align with these preferences are expected to find continued opportunities in the market.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Pet Fair Asia launches EcoPaws Asia sustainability program

The initiative, developed with Pet Sustainability Coalition guidance, will debut at Pet Fair Asia 2026 in Shanghai this August.

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