In recent years, the pet care market in India has been expanding rapidly, driven by rising income levels from economic growth and the deepening cultural shift toward the "humanization of pets" (treating pets as family members). Demand is rising particularly fast for pet food and pet toiletries, with the market size projected to double by 2030 compared to 2025. Considering these trends, Unicharm views the Indian market as a vital region for driving further growth in its pet care business, which has been designated as a "growth driver" under its 13th Medium-Term Management Plan.

In May 2026, Unicharm announced its entry into Brazil, one of the world's largest pet markets, through the acquisition of the Brazilian pet food manufacturer Nutrire, as a wholly owned subsidiary. The expansion into India is part of this ongoing effort to accelerate global expansion and strengthen the company's business foundation in high-potential emerging markets. 

Since entering the pet care business in 1986, Unicharm has provided products and services that support a comfortable life for pets and their owners. Currently, the business operates globally with bases in 11 countries and regions, primarily in Asia and North America. In FY2025, consolidated net sales for the pet care business reached 156.1 billion yen (a 5% increase year-on-year), growing into a core pillar that supports the company’s overall growth. Furthermore, under the 13th Medium-Term Management Plan launched in 2026, the pet care business is positioned as a "growth driver," and global expansion is being accelerated.

By offering both pet food and toiletries, Unicharm provides a unique total care solution that seamlessly supports pets from "diet" to "excretion".

Moving forward, Unicharm will continue to contribute to the realization of a "Cohesive Society" where pets and humans live comfortably together by offering products and services tailored to the lifestyle needs and pet-rearing environments of each country and region.

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Unicharm Corporation   　　　 : https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/home.html

Unicharm India Private Limited: https://www.unicharm.co.in/en/home.html

■FAQ

Question 1. What does Unicharm hope to achieve through its pet care business? 

Answer 1. Unicharm aims to realize a "Cohesive Society" where all people and pets, including owners, their pets, and even those who do not own pets, can live together comfortably. Toward this goal, we provide both pet food and toiletries to meet diversifying needs, offering a unique total care solution that supports pets consistently from "diet" to "excretion."

Question 2. Could you tell us more about Unicharm's pet care business?

Answer 2. Since entering the pet care business in 1986, Unicharm has expanded its pet care business globally through local subsidiaries in 11 countries and regions, including Asia and North America. Consolidated net sales for the pet care business in FY2025 reached 156.1 billion yen (a 5% increase year-on-year). Under the 13th Medium-Term Management Plan starting in 2026, the pet care business is designated as a "growth driver." We are further accelerating our global footprint through new entries into high-growth pet care markets like India and Brazil.

Question 3. Why is Unicharm entering the Indian pet market? 

Answer 3. This is because the Indian pet market is growing explosively, fueled by rising disposable income from economic growth and the global trend toward the "humanization of pets." The market size is projected to nearly double by 2030 compared to 2025. We view India as a vital market for accelerating the global expansion of our pet care business, which is a key "growth driver" for the company.

Unicharm believes that entering the Indian pet care market contributes to the following goals among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015.

  9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

We will continue to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by solving environmental and social issues through our business activities, including the provision of products and services.