Market Overview and Data Insights

·The global market value is growing rapidly: the global cat litter market size was approximately US$13.98 billion in 2024, and is expected to increase to US$14.75 billion in 2025. It is expected to continue to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%, and is expected to reach US$19.5 billion by 2030.

·Multiple reports show different market forecasts: Allied Market Research: The market size was US$8 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach US$13.7 billion in 2035, with a CAGR of approximately 4.7%.

DataBridge Research: It will be US$4.75 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$6.56 billion in 2032, with a CAGR of 4.1%.

Regional landscape and growth engines

·North America remains the core of growth: The North American market will be approximately US$6.206 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2031.

·The Asian market is rapidly emerging: Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region, with a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2032, primarily driven by urbanization, rising pet ownership rates, and increasing incomes.

New trends in consumer behavior

·The "Cat Litter Cities" rankings have been released: New York City will spend over $96.61 million on cat litter between February 2024 and February 2025, purchasing 147.8 million units, ranking first in the United States; Los Angeles and Philadelphia rank second and third, respectively.

·A survey shows that 70% of cat owners check their litter boxes daily, but **65%** fail to do so due to busy schedules. Experts recommend choosing more environmentally friendly and low-maintenance products, such as corn-based ones.

·Automated cat litter box safety controversy: A family in the Bronx, New York, lost their cat to injury and death after their Autoscooper 11 self-cleaning litter box failed to trigger its safety mechanism. Although the company claims to have sold over 100,000 units with no similar reports, the family has filed a $3 million lawsuit, raising concerns about the safety of automated equipment.

Comprehensive analysis and future prospects

Comprehensive analysis and future outlook reveal that the growing trend toward pet humanization is driving market demand for efficient, odorless, and environmentally friendly cat litter products. Urbanization and rising incomes, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, are becoming new growth engines. The rise of online channels and subscription services is increasing product accessibility and user engagement. Driven by safety and environmental awareness, the integration and innovation of natural materials and smart devices is accelerating. Furthermore, the emergence of risk incidents involving automated equipment is prompting the industry to place greater emphasis on technical standards and safety regulations. Overall, the cat litter industry will evolve toward "efficiency, environmental protection, and intelligence," influenced by multiple factors including consumer behavior, regional differences, regulations and policies, and technical safety.