ECONOMIC IMPACT
Iowa Pet Sector
Iowa is just one part of the American pet sector that supports 2.78 million jobs nationwide. The U.S. pet sector contributes $260.5 billion directly and indirectly to America’s economy and $174 billion in annual gross domestic product. The care and companionship of pets is integral to not only the emotional and physical well-being of people, but also to the strength and stability of our economy.

Pet-Related Purchases Boost Revenue in Iowa
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spent by Iowa pet owners on pets in 2024
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annual transactions in Iowa with multiplier effects

Pet-Related Business Directly Impacts Iowa Employment
jobs in pet-related goods and service industries
jobs linked directly or indirectly to pet support sector
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U.S. earnings from pet-industry jobs

Iowa’s 1.34M Households each have 1.9 pets on Average
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jobs in pet-related goods and service industries
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jobs linked directly or indirectly to pet support sector
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U.S. earnings from pet-industry jobs

Iowans Generated $122M in Pet-Related Tax Revenue
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jobs in pet-related goods and service industries
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jobs linked directly or indirectly to pet support sector
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U.S. earnings from pet-industry jobs
See the impact of the pet industry in every state.
The American Pet sector supports 2.78 million jobs nationwide and contributes $260.5 billion directly and indirectly to America’s economy and $174 billion in annual gross domestic product.
Economic Impact Data sourced from: Knudson B, Miller S. The Economics of the US Pet Food and Pet Supply Industry. Product Center and Center for Economic Analysis, Michigan State University, March 2024.
Pet ownership data sourced from: APPA State of the Industry: 2025 Strategic Insights from the National Pet Owner Survey.