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# **cat crates for travel**

**Skip it****47/100 **

a small market ($63K/yr) — cat crates for travel doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$63K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+173.7%**

**Products**

**40**

**Brands**

**25**

was 25 a year ago

**Sellers**

**48**

**Price range**

**$13.69–$135.70**

**Returns**

**4.6%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**66**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**41**

 ×0.10

Returns

**64**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +173.7% year over year.

2K806Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Competition**

- Amazon Basics22% - Top tasta12% - Vceoa7% - MidWest Homes for Pets7% - Lekereise6% - Henkelion6% - Other (19 brands)39%

The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 25 brands and 48 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**25 **—flat

was 25 a year ago

**Sellers**

**48**

**Top 5 brand share**

**55%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G9kMafEeL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OP6SVJW)

Amazon Basics$38.404.6★65,19913%▼falling

2
![Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5113s0TY4cL.jpg) [**Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTYQZP78)

Top tasta$19.724.7★4,84812%▲rising

3
![Vceoa 17.5x11x11 Inches Cat Dog Carrier for Pets Up to 16 Lbs Soft-Sided Cat Bag Animal Carriers Travel Puppy Carry As a Toy of Fabric Pet Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SuloXw+-L.jpg) [**Vceoa 17.5x11x11 Inches Cat Dog Carrier for Pets Up to 16 Lbs Soft-Sided Cat Bag Animal Carriers Travel Puppy Carry As a Toy of Fabric Pet Home**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPPSR2L)

Vceoa$21.344.8★37,6877%▼falling

4
![Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gHkBXVOsL.jpg) [**Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D22TY3H8)

Lekereise$68.814.4★3746%▲rising

5
![Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51746NjfKyL.jpg) [**Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ31KX9)

Henkelion$23.664.6★52,7956%▲rising

6
![Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Giw1yWEuL.jpg) [**Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9O62QQ)

MidWest Homes for Pets$26.634.3★33,0934%▲rising

7
![Soft-Sided Cat/Dog/Pet Carrier Collapsible Pets Travel Carriers for Big Cats/Small Dogs with Shoulder Strap & Removable Mat Mesh Puppy Carry Bag Up to 16 Lbs TSA Airline Approved(Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-mR5ZOqL.jpg) [**Soft-Sided Cat/Dog/Pet Carrier Collapsible Pets Travel Carriers for Big Cats/Small Dogs with Shoulder Strap & Removable Mat Mesh Puppy Carry Bag Up to 16 Lbs TSA Airline Approved(Gray)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8FDJXG)

LEHNI$18.794.6★1,4624%▲rising

8
![Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V10xhaJTL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KML2RKY)

Amazon Basics$37.804.6★65,1994%▲rising

9
![Portable Pet Cat Playpen Cat Cages Indoor Collapsible Dog Crates Tent Kennel Playpen for Dogs Cat and Rabbit Travel Dog Playpen Indoor & Outdoor (Small27.6 L x 21.7 W x 17.7 H Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fhxZOyE4L.jpg) [**Portable Pet Cat Playpen Cat Cages Indoor Collapsible Dog Crates Tent Kennel Playpen for Dogs Cat and Rabbit Travel Dog Playpen Indoor & Outdoor (Small27.6 L x 21.7 W x 17.7 H Pink)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8KRPJ7J)

XRG$25.404.3★2,3673%▼falling

10

![Petmate Dog Crates for Small Dogs & Cat Carriers Two-Door Plastic Pet Kennel Top & Front Loading Made in USA 24 Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4102+krX-sL.jpg) [**Petmate Dog Crates for Small Dogs & Cat Carriers Two-Door Plastic Pet Kennel Top & Front Loading Made in USA 24 Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062JFGM0)

Petmate$48.104.6★21,1903%▲rising

11

![Amazon Basics Portable Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate with Removable Tray Single Door Divider Panel Collapsible for Travel 22 x 13 x 16 in Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pEnwE8brL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Portable Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate with Removable Tray Single Door Divider Panel Collapsible for Travel 22 x 13 x 16 in Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G4P3ZGM)

Amazon Basics$25.594.7★17,8323%▼falling

12

![MuchL Cat Carrier for Cats Soft-Sided Travel Pat Carrier for Cat with Wooden Padding Board Airline Approved Lightweight Comfortable Cat Bag for Puppy Small Pets (Small Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514Iy-isRpL.jpg) [**MuchL Cat Carrier for Cats Soft-Sided Travel Pat Carrier for Cat with Wooden Padding Board Airline Approved Lightweight Comfortable Cat Bag for Puppy Small Pets (Small Pink)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JLDQLK8)

MuchL$13.884.4★7,2372%—flat

13

![Morpilot Cat Carrier - Cat Carrier Soft for Medium or Large Cats up to 20lbs with Dual-Sided Cushion Secure Buckle and Foldable Bowl Dog Carriers for Small Dogs - Pet Carrier (Dark Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qvQDIFc4L.jpg) [**Morpilot Cat Carrier - Cat Carrier Soft for Medium or Large Cats up to 20lbs with Dual-Sided Cushion Secure Buckle and Foldable Bowl Dog Carriers for Small Dogs - Pet Carrier (Dark Gray)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MS8CD6N)

Morpilot$28.734.6★37,2502%▲rising

14

![GAPZER Pet Carrier for Large and Medium Cats Soft-Sided Pet Carrier for Big Medium Cats and Puppy Dog Carriers Cat Carriers Pet Privacy Protection Travel Carriers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RkLbgJVqL.jpg) [**GAPZER Pet Carrier for Large and Medium Cats Soft-Sided Pet Carrier for Big Medium Cats and Puppy Dog Carriers Cat Carriers Pet Privacy Protection Travel Carriers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MHZ2KR4)

GAPZER$29.524.5★10,4442%▼falling

15

![MidWest Homes for Pets 18-Inch iCrate for Tiny Breeds Up to 10 lbs Single Door Folding Dog Crate with Divider Panel Leak-Proof Tray & Secure Latch Portable Durable & Easy to Assemble](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gcm-c-UUL.jpg) [**MidWest Homes for Pets 18-Inch iCrate for Tiny Breeds Up to 10 lbs Single Door Folding Dog Crate with Divider Panel Leak-Proof Tray & Secure Latch Portable Durable & Easy to Assemble**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OXAER2)

MidWest Homes for Pets$22.194.7★191,3572%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 40 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G9kMafEeL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue** Amazon Basics**$38.40**4.6★65,199 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OP6SVJW) [![Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5113s0TY4cL.jpg)**Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)** Top tasta**$19.72**4.7★4,848 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTYQZP78) [![Vceoa 17.5x11x11 Inches Cat Dog Carrier for Pets Up to 16 Lbs Soft-Sided Cat Bag Animal Carriers Travel Puppy Carry As a Toy of Fabric Pet Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SuloXw+-L.jpg)**Vceoa 17.5x11x11 Inches Cat Dog Carrier for Pets Up to 16 Lbs Soft-Sided Cat Bag Animal Carriers Travel Puppy Carry As a Toy of Fabric Pet Home** Vceoa**$21.34**4.8★37,687 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPPSR2L) [![Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gHkBXVOsL.jpg)**Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey** Lekereise**$68.81**4.4★374 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D22TY3H8) [![Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51746NjfKyL.jpg)**Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey** Henkelion**$23.66**4.6★52,795 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ31KX9) [![Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Giw1yWEuL.jpg)**Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs** MidWest Homes for Pets**$26.63**4.3★33,093 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9O62QQ) [![Soft-Sided Cat/Dog/Pet Carrier Collapsible Pets Travel Carriers for Big Cats/Small Dogs with Shoulder Strap & Removable Mat Mesh Puppy Carry Bag Up to 16 Lbs TSA Airline Approved(Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-mR5ZOqL.jpg)**Soft-Sided Cat/Dog/Pet Carrier Collapsible Pets Travel Carriers for Big Cats/Small Dogs with Shoulder Strap & Removable Mat Mesh Puppy Carry Bag Up to 16 Lbs TSA Airline Approved(Gray)** LEHNI**$18.79**4.6★1,462 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8FDJXG) [![Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V10xhaJTL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige** Amazon Basics**$37.80**4.6★65,199 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KML2RKY)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**14%

*“Good size”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Excellent product”*

**Pet Friendly**9%

*“Dog loves it”*

**Strength**9%

*“Very sturdy construction”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Money well spent”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to handle”*

**Durability**4%

*“durable materials”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“Very comfortable”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“Easy and light weight”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Works as advertised”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**20%

*“Very large”*

**Durability**9%

*“Didn't last”*

**Strength**9%

*“Too flimsy”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Cheap quality”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“A little difficult to snap”*

**Smell**3%

*“HORRIBLE chemical odor”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“I could never get it ick together”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Flimsy material”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“Dont let the price”*

**Escape Proof**2%

*“escaped in less than 30 minutes”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall78% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Value For Money2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Strength2% - Escape Proof2% - Material Quality1% - Quality-Overall1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Locking Mechanism1%