从“看展”到“交易”，武汉掘金8000亿宠物经济市场

Core Insights - The Wuhan International Pet Trade Fair and Trendy Pet Expo will take place from November 21-23, gathering over 3,000 brands, 30,000 professional buyers, and 60,000 pet enthusiasts, covering various segments such as pet food, supplies, smart devices, and medical services [1] - The strategic upgrade of the expo aims to transform the pet industry from "exhibition" to "trade," focusing on three major transitions: from "viewing" to "transaction," from "resource integration" to "function expansion," and from "traffic-driven" to "value-driven" [1] Industry Growth - The pet-related business market in China has shown a robust growth trajectory, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.4%, increasing from 97.8 billion yuan in 2015 to 592.8 billion yuan in 2023, and is projected to reach 811.4 billion yuan by 2025 [2] - Pet owners are increasingly willing to invest in food, medical care, supplies, and services for their pets, indicating a strong consumer trend towards enhancing pet care [2] Event Features - The pet trade fair will host various high-profile pet industry competitions and diverse interactive activities, creating an integrated "exhibition + entertainment" experience [2]