CIPS 2025 Concludes with Record Global Participation
On November 16, the 29th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2025) officially wrapped up in Guangzhou. Under the theme “INFINITY”, the event brought together global leaders, innovators, and manufacturers, highlighting China’s accelerating position in the worldwide pet economy.
According to official organizers, more than 1,200 premium exhibitors participated, and 80% of them offered end-to-end capabilities spanning R&D, design, and manufacturing. Their products collectively cover nearly 70% of the global market share.
Over 70,000 professional visitors from 165 countries and regions attended, establishing one of the most diverse and multilayered global trade networks in the show’s history.
International Presence Reaches a New Peak
35% Growth in Global Buyers
Since its debut in 1997, CIPS has transformed from a regional show into a world-leading B2B platform for pet and aquatic products. The 2025 edition once again set new benchmarks in global participation.
Beyond established buyers from the US and Europe, this year saw strong growth from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and emerging markets.
Top international retailers sent delegations, including:
- Fressnapf (Europe’s largest pet retail group)
- Cobasi (Brazil’s leading chain)
- PetSmart (North America’s largest pet retail chain)
Their presence underscores CIPS’s role as a strategic sourcing gateway for global buyers.
Four Mega Trends Shaping the Future of the Pet Industry
Insights from exhibitor showcases and product debuts highlight four defining industry trends:
1. Functional & Health-Driven Nutrition
Brands are shifting toward precision nutrition, functional treats, and innovative protein sources. Health-centric product development continues to dominate.
2. Diversified, System-Level Product Solutions
Companies are moving from single-product manufacturing to ecosystem-driven portfolios, offering complete solutions for multi-scenario, multi-species needs.
3. Design-Tech Integration Accelerates
Smart pet devices gained significant attention as brands combined aesthetic product design with intelligent features—from automated care to real-time monitoring.
4. Sustainability Becomes a Shared Global Commitment
Eco-responsible materials, low-energy manufacturing, and sustainable packaging appeared across nearly every product category.
Together, these trends reflect a pet economy evolving toward precision, intelligence, emotional connection, and environmental responsibility.
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Conferences Illuminate Industry Strategies and Global Opportunities
CIPS hosted a series of high-level conferences focused on industry innovation, global brand expansion, omnichannel commerce, retail transformation, and talent development.
Key forums included:
CIPS International Pet Industry Conference
Theme: “Infinite Connections, Infinite Growth”
Explored supply-chain collaboration, sustainability, and industry responsibility.
Global Pet E-Commerce Summit (4th Edition)
Theme: “Omnichannel Integration & New Market Expansion”
Covered platform strategy, cross-border tactics, and multi-ecosystem product development.
Aquatic Industry Development Forum (2nd Edition)
Co-hosted with OFI, focusing on innovation and global-regional strategy balance.
CGGC Pet Grooming Conference (7th Edition)
Featured education, competitions, and artistic grooming showcases.
Over 30 International Competitions & Cultural Events Across Three Major Sectors
More than 30 events and competitions were held across pet, aquatic, and exotic small pet sectors, highlighting both technical excellence and cultural engagement.
Pet Sector Highlights
- “PANGOL Cup” CGGC Grooming Championships (Gold Finger Award)
- CFF & CFA International Purebred Cat Show
- PFH Therapy Dog Evaluation & Community Events
These activities demonstrated the growing professionalism and social responsibility of the industry.
Three Themed Exhibition Zones Showcasing Innovation, Sustainability & Culture
CIPS curated three major exhibition zones along the Pearl River Walk:
1. “Great Wall Cup” Innovation Award Zone
Categories: Food, Supplies, Aquatics, Design
Judged jointly by international experts and buyer representatives.
2. “Green Pawprint for Planet Earth” Sustainability Zone
Showcased low-impact materials, recyclable systems, eco manufacturing, and responsible packaging.
3. “Time Corridor” Cultural Heritage Exhibition
Traced the evolution of pet civilization and human-animal relationships.
The NEWⁿ Product Display Area further created a full evaluation-to-presentation loop, offering reliable references for future product development.
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