State of the Industry: Cat and Small Animal Litter in the U.S.

Published:  August 2026 (20th Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (67 pages)

Written Analysis (44 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Automated Cat Litter Boxes Market Size and Trends

Demographics Support Premium Pet Products

Retail Sales of Cat Litter

Scoopable vs. Nonscoopable Litter

Alternative and Natural Cat Litter Sales Outpacing Conventional Varieties

Distribution Trends, E-Commerce, and Subscriptions

Private Label Cat Litter

Advertising Trends

Cat Population

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners

Small Animal and Dog Litter Trends

Reptile and Small Animal Population

Dog Population

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners

Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Pet Purchases, Supplies, and Medicine

Consumer Price Trends for Pet Purchases, Supplies, and Medicine

Green and Sustainable Practices Improve Profits and Revenues

Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Cat Litter Companies

Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)

Statistical Tables (19 tables):

Retail Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., Scoopable vs. Nonscoopable, 2010-2030

Distribution of Retail Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., Scoopable vs. Nonscoopable, 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Alternative and Natural Cat Litter in the U.S., 2010-2030

Distribution of Retail Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., by Channel, 2010-2030

Private Label Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., 2010-2030

Market Shares for the Top 10 Cat Litter Brands, 2025

Media Expenditures for Cat Litter in the U.S., 2010-2030

Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2025 and 2030

Retail Sales of Small Animal and Dog Litter in the U.S., 2010-2030

Population of Pet Reptiles and Small Animals in the U.S., 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Dog Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Dog Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Purchases, Supplies, and Medicine, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Purchases, Supplies, and Medicine, 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Automated Cat Litter Boxes in the U.S., 2015-2030

Graphs (4 graphs):

Retail Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., 2020-2030

Distribution of Retail Sales of Cat Litter in the U.S., Scoopable vs. Nonscoopable, 2025

Retail Sales of Alternative Cat Litter in the U.S., 2020-2030

Retail Sales of Small Animal and Dog Litter in the U.S., 2020-2030