Pet grooming services market seen topping $12B by 2030

By AI, Created 4:37 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – The Business Research Company says the global pet grooming services market is on track to exceed $12 billion by 2030, driven by pet ownership, pet humanization and growing demand for professional grooming. North America and the U.S. are expected to remain the largest regional and national markets, with bathing the biggest service segment.

Why it matters: - The pet grooming services market is positioned to grow into a multibillion-dollar category as pet owners spend more on hygiene, wellness and premium care. - The market’s expansion also signals a larger shift toward pet humanization, where grooming is treated as part of routine preventive care. - The report puts the segment at roughly 3% of the broader pet healthcare market and nearly 4% of the veterinary healthcare market by 2030.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a forecast on the global pet grooming services market on May 14, 2026. - The report projects the market will surpass $12 billion by 2030. - The report estimates an 8% CAGR for the market through 2030. - The report also places the parent pet healthcare market at about $419 billion by 2030 and the broader veterinary healthcare industry at $316 billion by 2030. - The company included a free sample request and a detailed report page.

The details: - North America is projected to be the largest region in 2030 at $4.8 billion. - North America is expected to grow from $3.3 billion in 2025 at a 7% CAGR. - The U.S. is forecast to be the largest country in 2030 at $4.3 billion. - The U.S. market is expected to rise from $3.0 billion in 2025 at a 7% CAGR. - The bathing segment is expected to be the largest service category in 2030 at 38% of the market, or about $5 billion. - The market is also segmented by pet type into dogs, cats and other pets. - The market is segmented by distribution channel into online and offline. - The market is segmented by end user into household and commercial. - Bathing, brushing, nail trimming and other services are each projected to add about $1 billion over the next five years from 2025 to 2030.

Between the lines: - Rising pet ownership and pet humanization are driving more spending on bathing, hair trimming, nail clipping and skin care. - The report says this driver should contribute about 2.8% annual growth to the market. - Expansion of professional pet care infrastructure, including pet salons, veterinary clinics and mobile grooming units, is expected to add about 2.4% annual growth. - Growing awareness of pet health and hygiene is expected to add about 2.1% annual growth. - The report points to routine grooming as a way to reduce skin infections, parasites and matting. - Franchise-based grooming chains and digital booking platforms are making services easier to access.

What’s next: - The strongest growth opportunities are expected in bathing, brushing, nail trimming and other services. - The report says these segments together should contribute more than $3.9 billion in market value by 2030. - Demand is expected to keep rising across urban pet-owner communities as grooming becomes more routine. - The Business Research Company says pet owners will continue shifting toward specialized and premium grooming services.

The bottom line: - Pet grooming is moving from a discretionary service to a mainstream pet-care spend, with the U.S. and North America leading a market that could top $12 billion by 2030.