Animal transport carriers market seen hitting $2.62 billion by 2030

The animal transport carriers market is projected to grow from $1.56 billion in 2025 to $2.62 billion by 2030, driven by pet ownership, animal welfare concerns and tighter transport rules. The Business Research Company says demand is also shifting toward smart, sustainable and customized carrier products.

Why it matters: - The animal transport carriers market is moving from a niche logistics category into a larger pet, veterinary and commercial transport segment. - Growth could create more demand for safer, more durable and more regulated products for moving animals. - The market’s expansion also signals rising spending on pet travel accessories and animal welfare-related equipment.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published its Animal Transport Carriers Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and forecasts through 2035. - The report estimates the market reached $1.56 billion in 2025 and will rise to $1.73 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will cross $2.62 billion by 2030. - The company released a free sample of the report. - The company also made the full market report available online.

The details: - The report says the market grew in prior years because of global pet ownership growth, more veterinary and animal healthcare activity, higher awareness of animal safety during travel, more commercial animal transport services and demand for durable reusable carriers. - The report forecasts an 11.0% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - Key growth drivers in the forecast period include premium and customized pet travel products, e-commerce distribution of pet accessories, sustainable and biodegradable carrier materials, stricter animal welfare and transport safety rules, and smart connected carrier technologies. - Notable trends include GPS-enabled carriers, eco-friendly and recyclable materials, temperature and health monitoring systems, lightweight collapsible designs and automated ergonomic handling solutions. - Animal transport carriers are vehicles, containers and equipment designed to move animals safely while reducing stress and injury. - The carriers are used across multiple environments to support safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining humane treatment. - In 2025, North America held the largest share of the market. - Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth during the forecast period. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America and the Middle East and Africa.

Between the lines: - The market is being shaped by a broader shift from basic animal transport toward higher-spec, monitored and welfare-focused products. - E-commerce and premiumization point to a consumer market, while tighter regulations support demand from commercial and institutional buyers. - In June 2025, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported that wildlife protection became the top animal welfare priority among the UK public, rising from 56% to 61%.

What's next: - The report expects demand to keep rising as carriers add more connected features and more manufacturers move toward sustainable materials. - Asia-Pacific’s growth could narrow the gap with North America if pet ownership, regulation and online retail continue expanding in the region. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and key technologies and future trend analysis.

The bottom line: - Animal transport carriers are projected to grow steadily through 2030 as pet owners, regulators and commercial shippers push the market toward safer, smarter and more sustainable products.