Portuguese people are spending more and more on pets: Glovo reveals 1,000% growth
SAPO Notícias26 August 2026 at 14:29
Portuguese people are investing increasingly more in their pets, driving growth of over 1000% in the animal category on the Glovo platform since 2020, with an additional increase of around 50% between 2025 and 2026. The trend reflects the growing humanization of companion animals and the increase in purchasing power dedicated to pet care and products, with some users placing hundreds of orders through the platform for their animals.
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