How to Determine the Ideal Number of Pet Aquamation Machines Based on Local Demand
Choosing the right number of Pet Aquamation machines is one of the most important decisions when planning a pet aftercare facility. As a professional manufacturer and seller of Aquamation machines, you must help business owners and investors understand how to analyze local demand, pet population, and market potential—especially in fast-growing regions like Thailand, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.
This article provides a complete guide on how to calculate capacity needs and determine the ideal number of machines for your facility.
Why Capacity Analysis Matters for Pet Aquamation Businesses
Preventing Overinvestment and Under-Capacity
Buying too many machines increases capital burden.
Buying too few causes long waiting times and customer dissatisfaction.
A data-based capacity analysis ensures the optimal investment level.
Aligning with Local Pet Population Growth
Urban cities like Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jakarta experience rapid increases in pet ownership. This directly affects the demand for Aquamation services.
Ensuring High Operational Efficiency
With proper machine capacity, you can optimize workflows, staff scheduling, utility consumption, and daily throughput without unnecessary downtime.
Steps to Calculate Capacity Based on Local Demand
1. Estimate the Pet Population in Your City
General ownership trends:
- Thailand: 1 in 3 households owns a pet
- Vietnam: pet ownership growing 11–18% annually
- Indonesia: over 30 million cats and dogs
Basic formula:
Total Households × Pet Ownership Rate × Mortality Rate (5–7% per year)
2. Determine the Percentage of Pet Owners Who Prefer Aquamation
Typical Aquamation adoption trends:
- Thailand: 10–20%
- Vietnam: 5–15%
- Indonesia: 3–10%
This depends on urban density, environmental awareness, and income level.
3. Calculate Estimated Monthly Service Volume
Formula:
Annual Pet Deaths ÷ 12 × Aquamation Adoption Rate (%)
This gives you the predicted monthly demand.
4. Compare Demand with Machine Capacity
Average machine capacity:
- Small machine: 1–2 pets per cycle (6–8 hours)
- Medium machine: 2–3 pets per cycle
- Large machine: 4–6 pets per cycle
Most machines can perform 2 cycles per day, so monthly capacity is:
Pets per Cycle × 2 Cycles × 30 Days
This determines whether the facility needs 1, 2, or multiple machines.
Capacity Simulation Example – Bangkok, Thailand
Case Study Calculation
- Pet population: ~1.2 million
- Mortality rate: 6% → 72,000 deaths/year
- Aquamation adoption: 15% → 10,800 Aquamation cases/year
- Monthly demand: ~900 cases per month
If one medium machine handles ~150 cases/month:
900 ÷ 150 = 6 machines needed
Large metropolitan cities typically require 5–6 machines for full coverage.
Recommended Machine Count by City Type
Large Cities (Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City)
Ideal capacity: 3–6 machines
Mid-Sized Cities (Chiang Mai, Da Nang, Surabaya)
Ideal capacity: 1–3 machines