How popular isRaw Essentials?
In September 2026, people searched for Raw Essentials by name about 4,400 times in New Zealand, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4% of all New Zealand pet supplies retailer searches, placing Raw Essentials fourth out of six retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet supplies retailers, Raw Essentials did not appear in any of the answers.
Raw Essentials is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
AnimatesShare of searches 44.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PetdirectShare of searches 24.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PetstockShare of searches 24.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Raw EssentialsShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Pet.kiwiShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top pet supplies retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Raw Essentials did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Petstock4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Animates3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Petdirect3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pets Warehouse2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Raw Essentials0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pet.kiwi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pet supplies retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pet supplies store should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pet supplies stores in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pet supplies store in New Zealand for pet food and supplies?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet supplies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet food nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which pet supplies retailers compete with Raw Essentials?
Share of searches by month for Animates, Petdirect, Petstock, Raw Essentials. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Animates | Petdirect | Petstock | Raw Essentials | Pet.kiwi | Pets Warehouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.5% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.4% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.54% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.4% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.5% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.59% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.4% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.72% |
| May 2026 | 49.4% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 23.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 19% | 23.2% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.7% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.9% | 24.6% | 24.6% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.9% | 49.6K | -18.2% | -4.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 24.6% | 27.1K | 0% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 24.6% | 27.1K | -0.04% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 1.3K | -31.6% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.8% | 880 | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Animates44.9%
Held 1st. 49.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
24.6%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.
Petstock24.6%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -0.04% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
4%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
Pet.kiwi1.2%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -31.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.8%
Held 6th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Raw Essentials changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Raw Essentials in New Zealand fell from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Raw Essentials’ share of searches among pet supplies retailers in New Zealand peaked at 4.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.3% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pet supplies retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Petdirect overtook Petstock to rank 2nd among pet supplies retailers in New Zealand, with 24.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Petstock gained share of searches among pet supplies retailers in New Zealand, from 22.2% to 24.6%.

In September 2026, Animates lost share of searches among pet supplies retailers in New Zealand, from 49.7% to 44.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pets Warehouse in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 880 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pet.kiwi in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Raw Essentials in New Zealand fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are Raw Essentials’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Raw Essentials’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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