In recent years, the pet industry has been undergoing a significant structural change. From traditional food and supplies consumption, it is gradually expanding to smart devices, health management, and integration with home environments. Pet technology is becoming a new growth point that cross-border sellers cannot ignore.
According to forecasts from multiple industry research institutions, the global pet technology market size will grow from approximately US$19.1 billion in 2026 to approximately US$52.9 billion in 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. This growth rate is also relatively high within the overall consumer electronics and home furnishing sectors.
Why is pet technology maintaining double-digit growth?
From the demand side, the growth of pet technology is not accidental. On the one hand, the global pet population has exceeded 1 billion, and the base of pet-owning households continues to expand; on the other hand, the structure of pet spending is changing, shifting from "basic care" to "intensive care."
Taking the US market as an example, according to publicly available statistics, in 2023, the average annual pet-related spending per person in the US was approximately US$1,960, which is high among major consumer markets globally. Within this segment of spending, the proportion of technology products such as smart feeders, pet cameras, GPS collars, and health monitoring devices continues to rise.
Against this backdrop, wearable devices have become the largest sub-category in the current pet technology market, while the growth rate of smart toys and health management applications is significantly faster than that of traditional pet supplies.
North America is the primary market, and fulfillment capability becomes an invisible barrier.
From a regional perspective, North America remains the world's largest consumer market for pet technology. A mature pet culture, higher average order value, and greater acceptance of new products make the US the preferred target market for most cross-border sellers.
However, it's important to note that pet technology products differ from ordinary daily necessities, often exhibiting the following characteristics:
Complex SKUs and numerous versions; Contains electronic components, requiring high standards for warehousing and operational procedures; Order processing is significantly affected by platform activities and reviews; After-sales and return/exchange needs cannot be ignored.
These characteristics directly place higher demands on sellers' local fulfillment capabilities in the US. If they continue to rely entirely on direct cross-border shipping, they can easily lose competitiveness in terms of timeliness, cost, and platform ratings.
From "Able to Sell" to "Selling Stably": Overseas Warehouses Become Key Infrastructure
As pet tech enters a phase of large-scale growth, more and more sellers are realizing that the real differentiator isn't just product functionality, but the stability of the delivery experience.
Overseas warehousing, especially local dropshipping in the US, is becoming a core tool for pet tech sellers to improve fulfillment certainty. On one hand, local shipping significantly shortens delivery time, meeting US consumers' expectations of "fast, accurate, and stable" delivery; on the other hand, it also provides room for operational actions such as returns, replenishment, and promotional inventory preparation.
U-Speed US overseas warehouse Covers Major Platform Fulfillment Scenarios
Based on the actual fulfillment needs of the US market, U-Speed has established two overseas warehouses in the US, one in the East Coast and one in the West Coast, geographically covering major consumer areas while balancing cost and delivery time.
Currently, U-Speed's US overseas warehouses have obtained SHEIN semi-managed warehouse certification and support integration with major platforms such as Temu semi-managed and TikTok shipping, suitable for scenarios where pet tech products are sold simultaneously on multiple platforms. The warehouse supports general cargo and pure electric vehicle storage needs, covering common product types for smart pet devices.
Warehousing and distribution capabilities directly impact the delivery experience of pet technology products.
At the hardware and system level, U-Speed's US overseas warehouse covers approximately 20,000 square meters and is equipped with light and heavy-duty shelving, forklifts, a WMS warehouse management system, PDA devices, electronic scales, and 24-hour monitoring and fire safety facilities, meeting standard warehousing requirements for electronic and consumer goods.
In terms of processing capacity, the warehouse can handle up to 100,000 packages per day, providing strong support for pet technology sellers during order fluctuations at promotional events and influencer marketing campaigns.
Systems and processes determine long-term operational stability.
More important than simply "being able to ship" is "shipping reliably." U-Speed uses its proprietary WMS warehouse management system, supporting API integration with platforms such as TEMU, TikTok, SHEIN, and AE. Orders are synchronized in real time, and inventory and data reports are clearly updated, facilitating refined operations for sellers.
In terms of warehouse management, a Chinese team is responsible for daily management and execution. All operations follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), from receiving, shelving, picking to outbound, with corresponding verification mechanisms at each stage to reduce error rates. For pet tech products, which are sensitive to packaging integrity and functional status, this kind of process control is particularly crucial.
Return and Replenishment Capabilities: Providing Room for Resale
Pet tech products inevitably involve returns, relabeling, or replenishment. U-Speed's US overseas warehouse supports integrated return, exchange, and replenishment processing. These operations can generally be completed within 48 hours and system data synchronized, helping sellers quickly determine whether goods are ready for resale and reducing inventory backlog.
In a market with continuous growth and increasing competition, fulfillment capability is becoming a fundamental competitive advantage for pet tech sellers. As the industry enters a phase of competing on efficiency and user experience, a stable and controllable US overseas warehouse often determines the longevity of a business more than simply offering the lowest price.
As global pet technology moves towards intelligence and home integration, ensuring products are delivered to consumers more reliably and quickly is a crucial step that cross-border sellers must plan ahead for.
