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

1 day ago03 mins

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. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the coming Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said on Monday that the average monthly spending represented a…

HK$2,000 a month on cats? Hongkongers spending more on feline friends, poll finds

Cs news12 months ago02 mins

Hongkongers are increasingly pampering their pet cats, according to a survey that estimates the local market is worth HK$2.4 billion (US$305.7 million) a year thanks to owners who spend an average of about HK$2,000 a month on their feline companions. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2025, said on Wednesday the…