Animal lovers in Spain spend BIG on pets

PET owners in Spain spent €1.2 billion on their animals last year, making the country the fifth largest consumer within this market in Europe.

Of this figure, €959 million was generated by the sale of food for dogs and cats with €278.36 spent on buying medication, a growth of 2.56 per cent, according to the national association of pet food manufacturers, Anfaac.

The online sale of these products grew by 25 per cent and now accounts for around six per cent of sales. 

This means of purchase reportedly gained popularity among consumers during the crisis, as it offers lower prices and the added value of home delivery. 

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Tara Rippin

Tara Rippin is a reporter for Spain’s largest English-speaking newspaper, Euro Weekly News, and is responsible for the Costa Blanca region.
She has been in journalism for more than 20 years, having worked for local newspapers in the Midlands, UK, before relocating to Spain in 1990.
Since arriving, the mother-of-one has made her home on the Costa Blanca, while spending 18 months at the EWN head office in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol.
She loves being part of a community that has a wonderful expat and Spanish mix, and strives to bring the latest and most relevant news to EWN’s loyal and valued readers.

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