Americas Pet Market
The Americas is the world’s largest pet market, led by the United States where pet industry expenditures are projected to surpass $165 billion in 2026 (APPA). The U.S. has 95 million pet-owning households and is seeing strong growth in veterinary care, premium food and pet services. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina add manufacturing, retail and export depth across the continent.
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Notable businesses shaping the Americas pet market.
Walmart
RetailerWalmart — Retail / Supermarket company based in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, operating in USA, Mexico, Canada, China, UK, India, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica.
♡Target
RetailerTarget — Retail / Supermarket / Discount company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, operating in USA.
♡Companies in Americas
American Service Pets
Service ProviderAmerican Service Pets is a U.S.-based online platform that helps people navigate…
♡Impact Dog Crates
ManufacturerImpact Dog Crates is a United States-based pet manufacturer. The company produces…
♡RuffLand Performance Kennels
ManufacturerRuffLand Performance Kennels is a United States-based pet manufacturer. The company produces…
♡GUNNER Kennels
ManufacturerGUNNER Kennels is a United States-based pet manufacturer. The company produces dogtransport…
♡A&E Cage Company
ManufacturerA&E Cage Company is a United States-based pet manufacturer. The company produces…
♡TSCal
ManufacturerTSCal is a United States-based pet manufacturer. The company produces bird cages,…
♡Kensington Protective Products
ManufacturerGlobal pet manufacturer. Website: https://kensingtonproducts.com/
♡⚖️ Americas Pet Regulations & Compliance
Knowledge Center →🍖 Pet Food Regulation
Three overlapping regimes: North America — the US (FDA/CVM under FFDCA + AAFCO state models + FSMA preventive controls), Canada (CFIA under the Feeds Act & Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) and Mexico (SENASICA/COFEPRIS under NOM-012-SAG/ZOO-2020, effective May 2024); South America — Brazil (MAPA IN 8/2019), Argentina (SENASA Res. 1415/2024) and Chile (SAG), largely Mercosur / Pacific-Alliance aligned. All require ingredient-declaration labels, nutritional-adequacy statements and traceability; the US has no pre-market approval, while Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina require establishment registration.
🧸 Pet Product Standards
US retailers typically require CPSIA / ASTM F963 toy limits; Canada uses the CCPSA and Toys Regulations; Mexico applies NOM-110-SCFI-2000; Brazil uses INMETRO Ordinance 563/2016 for pet toys. Most pet toys lack a dedicated regional standard, leaving non-electrical items in a compliance grey area; electrical pet devices need relevant safety certification in each country.
📥 Import Requirements
US: FDA prior notice + foreign-establishment registration, HTS 2309.10 duty-free. Canada: AIRS + zoosanitary certificate, CUSMA duty-free from the US. Mexico: SENASICA permit + zoosanitary certificate, USMCA/T-MEC 0% from the US plus 16% IVA. Brazil: MAPA registration + SISCOMEX licence + veterinary certificate, high effective tariff (II ~12.6% + IPI + PIS/COFINS + ICMS). Argentina: SENASA authorisation + health certificate (Mercosur TEC). Chile: MFN 6% + 19% VAT but mostly duty-free via CPTPP / Pacific Alliance / EU. All require local-language labels and importer registration.
📤 Export Requirements
USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC enables duty-free regional trade for qualifying goods. The US exports ≈US$2.5B (2024, mainly to Canada/Mexico); Canada ≈CAD$963M; Brazil is a top global exporter (US$580.6M in 2024, record); Argentina is a net exporter (Chile its #1 market); Mexico is a net importer. Extra-regional exports need destination health certificates (EU 767/2009, China GACC, etc.).
🚢 Americas Pet Trade & Export Intelligence
📥 Key Import Segments
- Pet food & treatsUS US$2.1B (Thailand, Canada, China, Mexico); Canada ~CAD1.2–1.4B (mostly US); Mexico US$272.5M (86.7% US); Brazil US$20.1M; Argentina US$72.8M; Chile mostly from Argentina (US$77.4M).
- Toys & accessoriesRegional + global supply.
- Health & supplementsImported premium.
📤 Key Export Segments
- Manufactured pet productsUS US$2.5B; Canada CAD$963M; Brazil US$580.6M; Argentina US$181M (HS 2309).
- Private-label pet foodStrong US/Canada/Brazil OEM.
- IngredientsUS/Canada/Brazil/Argentina outbound (grain/soy).
🌍 Trading Network
- United StatesRegional hub (CUSMA/USMCA)
- Canada / MexicoDuty-free partners
- Brazil ↔ ArgentinaLargest South-American flows
- Thailand / ChinaExtra-regional suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet companies are listed in Americas on GlobalPetIndex?
GlobalPetIndex indexes thousands of pet businesses across Americas — spanning manufacturers, brands, distributors, wholesalers and pet retail chains. Use the country and company-type filters above to narrow the list to the exact segment you need.
What pet business types operate in Americas?
The Americas pet market covers the full value chain: pet food and treat manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and wholesalers, mass-market retailers, and specialty pet chain stores. Browse them by type using the icon hub on this page.
Can I filter Americas companies by country and type?
Yes. The right-hand filter lets you drill into a specific country within Americas and a specific company type (Manufacturer, Brand, Retailer, Distributor, and more) at the same time, so you only see the relevant suppliers and buyers.
How do I list my Americas pet company on GlobalPetIndex?
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