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Hongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ feline market grows

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A survey by the Exhibition Group found that Hongkongers' average monthly spending on pet cats reached a record HK$2,062 in 2026, a 2.8% increase year-on-year. The growth is attributed to the 'cat silver economy,' driven by an increasing number of aging cats. The trend is expected to continue fueling market growth. The findings were announced ahead of the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026.

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Why it matters

Average monthly spending on cats reached HK$2,062, up 2.8% year-on-year.

Evidence

The average monthly spending increased by 2.8% year-on-year.

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The increase is fueled by a rapidly emerging 'cat silver economy'.

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  • Average monthly spending on cats reached HK$2,062, up 2.8% year-on-year.
  • Emerging 'cat silver economy' expected to drive future market growth.

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The amount that Hongkongers spend on their pet cats has reached a record high of HK$2,062 (US$263) per month this year, fuelled by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”, according to a survey.

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The increase is fueled by a rapidly emerging 'cat silver economy'.

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The growing proportion of ageing cats is expected to serve as a key driver of market growth.

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Hongkongers' average monthly spending on pet cats reached HK$2,062 in 2026.

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The average monthly spending increased by 2.8% year-on-year.

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The survey was conducted by the Exhibition Group, organizer of the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026.

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  • anchoring: record high of HK$2,062 (US$263) per month this year,represented a 2.8 per cent year-on-year increase
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