Explore our top-selling cat litter lines โ trusted by UK pet brands, supermarket chains, and independent retailers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The UK is one of Europe's largest and most sophisticated pet care markets โ with clay cat litter remaining a cornerstone product for millions of cat-owning households.
The UK pet care market is valued at over ยฃ3.2 billion annually. Cats are the second most popular pet, with approximately 11 million cats in UK households. Cat litter โ particularly clay-based variants โ represents one of the fastest-moving consumer goods in the pet category, stocked by Pets at Home, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Amazon UK, and thousands of independent pet shops.
The UK imports a significant proportion of its clay cat litter from China, owing to the cost-efficiency, manufacturing scale, and product diversity offered by Chinese suppliers. UK importers typically work through established logistics routes via Felixstowe and Southampton ports, with lead times of 25โ35 days. Post-Brexit customs compliance and UKCA-aligned labelling have become key considerations for UK buyers sourcing from China.
Clay cat litter is sold across multiple retail channels in the UK: large-format pet superstores (Pets at Home), grocery multiples (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons), online marketplaces (Amazon UK, Zooplus, Chewy UK), and subscription-based pet supply services. Private-label and own-brand clay litter products are increasingly popular, creating strong demand for OEM manufacturing partnerships.
UK consumers and regulators are placing growing emphasis on sustainability. Biodegradable alternatives are gaining shelf space, but traditional clay (sodium bentonite) litter remains dominant due to its superior clumping performance and affordability. Manufacturers supplying the UK market are increasingly expected to demonstrate responsible sourcing, reduced plastic packaging, and clear environmental impact statements.
UK cat owners prioritise odour control, low dust formulas, and ease of clump removal. There is strong demand for unscented and hypoallergenic variants, particularly among households with multiple cats or cats with respiratory sensitivities. Premium and veterinary-endorsed products command higher price points, while value-for-money bulk packs remain popular in the grocery channel.
Products entering the UK market must comply with UK REACH regulations for chemical safety, relevant UKCA marking requirements, and Trading Standards guidelines for product labelling in English. Responsible suppliers provide full material safety data sheets (MSDS), batch traceability records, and third-party laboratory test reports โ all of which Wonjoy provides as standard for every export shipment.
Shandong Wangjia Pet Products Co., Ltd โ Wonjoy Pets
Won Joy Pets is a professional cat litter source manufacturer focused on pet health, dedicated to providing high-end customised OEM/ODM solutions for pet brands worldwide โ including leading UK retailers, distributors, and private-label brands.
Built on strong manufacturing expertise, we integrate quality, standards, and scalable delivery into a unified system, creating stable and sustainable product value for our partners across the United Kingdom and Europe.
Won Joy operates Swiss-imported core equipment and a fully automated manufacturing and quality control system covering raw material processing, forming, drying, screening, and packaging. With a stable daily output exceeding 200 tons, we ensure large-scale supply capacity while maintaining high batch-to-batch consistency from the source.
Contact Us for UK EnquiriesWe didn't start making cat litter because we discovered a business opportunity. We started because life with cats deserves more care โ and more thoughtfulness.
Cats don't complain. Each day, they quietly return to the same corner, trusting us with their most private moments. What we often give back, however, is compromise โ dust in the air, unstable clumps, odours that return again and again.
These may seem like small issues, but over time, they affect the ease and comfort of daily life โ for both cats and the people who care for them. In UK households, where indoor cats are the norm and apartment living is common, these details matter even more.
So we chose to slow down. To take a closer look at this seemingly simple product. Without chasing trends or creating anxiety, we focused on real, everyday use.
Are the raw materials truly safe? Is the production process clean and consistent? Can every bag be relied on โ quietly and steadily?
We believe good cat litter doesn't need to be loud. It should simply do its job well, helping cats feel at ease and giving people peace of mind, so attention can return to what truly matters: love and companionship.
Understanding where the market is heading helps UK buyers and brand owners make smarter sourcing decisions.
UK consumers are trading up from basic clay litters to premium formulations offering enhanced odour control, finer granule textures, and added benefits such as activated carbon or baking soda infusion. Brands that can offer differentiated clay formulas at competitive ex-factory prices are well positioned to capture this growing segment in UK grocery and pet specialist channels.
The fastest-growing sub-category in the UK is blended cat litter โ combining traditional clay with plant-based materials such as tofu, cassava, or corn starch. These hybrid products appeal to eco-conscious UK consumers who want the performance of clay with a reduced environmental footprint. Our 5-in-1 and mixed-formula litters are specifically designed to meet this demand.
Online sales of cat litter in the UK have grown significantly, accelerated by the rise of Amazon UK, Zooplus, and subscription box services. This shift favours lightweight, compact packaging and strong product imagery. UK importers working with us benefit from flexible packaging options including resealable pouches, easy-carry handles, and custom private-label designs optimised for e-commerce listings.
Major UK grocery chains and pet retailers are expanding their own-brand cat litter ranges to improve margins and build customer loyalty. This creates substantial OEM opportunities for manufacturers like Wonjoy, who can deliver consistent quality at scale with full label customisation, English-language compliance text, and UK-specific packaging formats including 5L, 10L, and 20L options.
Respiratory health awareness among UK cat owners is driving demand for ultra-low dust clay litters. Veterinary organisations in the UK have highlighted the risk of silica dust inhalation for both cats and owners. Our advanced manufacturing processes produce clay litter with dust levels significantly below industry standards, supporting health claims that resonate strongly with UK consumers.
The UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and plastic packaging tax are pushing brands to rethink their packaging materials. We offer UK clients the option of FSC-certified paper bags, recycled content plastic packaging, and reduced-plastic solutions โ helping brands meet their sustainability commitments while maintaining product integrity during shipping and retail display.
With over a decade of focus on cat litter manufacturing, we operate with our own R&D team and fully automated production systems. We have long partnered with publicly listed companies and international brands across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
As one of China's leading clay cat litter manufacturers, with a daily capacity of 150โ200 tons, we offer flexible OEM/ODM solutions tailored to the specific requirements of the United Kingdom market โ including English-language labelling, UK-compliant ingredient declarations, and packaging formats suited to UK retail shelving standards.
Whether you are a UK pet retailer looking to launch your own brand, a distributor seeking a reliable long-term supply partner, or an e-commerce seller scaling up your product range, Wonjoy has the capacity, certifications, and expertise to support your growth.
From city apartments in London to rural homes in the Scottish Highlands โ our clay cat litter is engineered for the diverse living environments of UK cat owners.
With millions of UK cats living exclusively indoors in flats and terraced houses, odour control and low tracking are paramount. Our premium clay litter formulas are designed for confined spaces, delivering powerful odour neutralisation without heavy fragrances that can irritate cats or owners in small rooms.
The UK has a high proportion of multi-cat households, particularly in suburban and rural areas. Our high-capacity clay litters with fast-clumping technology and superior absorption are ideal for homes with two or more cats, reducing litter tray changes and maintaining hygiene between cleaning intervals.
UK veterinary practices, RSPCA centres, Cats Protection shelters, and independent rescue organisations require bulk supplies of reliable, dust-free clay litter. Our wholesale and bulk packaging options โ available in 20kg and 25kg formats โ are well suited to institutional buyers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
From Pets at Home own-brand to Amazon UK marketplace sellers, our OEM clay litter products are ready to be white-labelled with your branding. We provide full support for UK retail compliance, including UKCA-aligned product information, English-language safety data, and retail-ready packaging in sizes from 2.5L to 20L.
Swiss-imported core machinery, fully automated production lines, and rigorous quality control โ ensuring every batch shipped to the UK meets the highest standards.








From classic clay clumping litter to innovative plant-based blends โ browse our full catalogue of products available for UK private-label and wholesale supply.