North America Pet Market
North America is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 3359 pet businesses indexed in the GlobalPetIndex. The region spans multiple countries covering manufacturing, retail, wholesale and brand operations across the pet industry Value chain.
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Notable businesses shaping the North America pet market.
Target
RetailerTarget — Retail / Supermarket / Discount company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, operating in USA.
♡Publix
RetailerPublix — Retail / Supermarket company based in Lakeland, Florida, USA, operating in USA.
♡Companies in North America
The Animal Cookie Company
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer The Animal Cookie Company is a pet product manufacturer…
♡Waggz Inc
DistributorKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryDistributor Waggz Inc is a Distributor company based in the…
♡Groom Groom
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Groom is a pet product manufacturer based in the…
♡PetEdge
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer PetEdge is a pet product manufacturer based in the…
♡Distribupet inc
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Distribupet inc is a pet product manufacturer based in…
♡Patterson Veterinary
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Patterson Veterinary is a pet product manufacturer based in…
♡Pet Industry Distributors Association
DistributorKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryWholesaler Pet Industry Distributors Association is a Wholesaler company based…
♡Petfood Industry
Media & KnowledgeKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryMedia & KnowledgeMain Productsbed Petfood Industry is a Media &…
♡Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Jose
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Jose is a pet product…
♡Pet People of Los Gatos Pet Supplies
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Pet People of Los Gatos Pet Supplies is a…
♡Red Collar Pet Foods, Inc
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Red Collar Pet Foods, Inc is a pet product…
♡Dog Food Direct
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Dog Food Direct is a pet product manufacturer based…
♡Biscuits - Pet Boutique
RetailerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Biscuits - Pet Boutique is a pet product manufacturer…
♡The Best Dog Products
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer The Best Dog Products is a pet product manufacturer…
♡Johnson Pet Products
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Johnson Pet Products is a pet product manufacturer based…
♡Sojos
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Sojos is a pet product manufacturer based in the…
♡Barrett Petfood
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturerMain Productsbed; pet food; manufacturer Barrett Petfood is a pet…
♡Post Brands Pet Care d/b/a Perfection Pet Foods
ManufacturerKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Post Brands Pet Care d/b/a Perfection Pet Foods is…
♡Elite Pet Distributors LLC
DistributorKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryWholesaler Elite Pet Distributors LLC is a Wholesaler company based…
♡Natural Pet Distributors Ltd
DistributorKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryWholesaler Natural Pet Distributors Ltd is a Wholesaler company based…
♡Pulsar Distribution
DistributorKey FactsHeadquartersUnited StatesIndustryManufacturer Pulsar Distribution is a pet product manufacturer based in…
♡⚖️ North America Pet Regulations & Compliance
Knowledge Center →🍖 Pet Food Regulation
Three regimes: the US (FDA/CVM under FFDCA + AAFCO state models + FSMA), Canada (CFIA under the Feeds Act & SFCR) and Mexico (SENASICA/COFEPRIS under NOM-012-SAG/ZOO-2020). All require ingredient-declaration labels, nutritional-adequacy statements and traceability; the US has no pre-market approval, while Canada/Mexico 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. 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, 16% IVA. China-origin may face US Section 301 tariffs.
📤 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; Mexico is a net importer. Extra-regional exports need destination health certificates (EU 767/2009, China GACC, etc.).
🚢 North America Pet Trade & Export Intelligence
📥 Key Import Segments
- Pet food & treatsUS imports US$2.1B (Thailand, Canada, China, Mexico); Canada ~CAD1.2–1.4B (mostly US); Mexico US$272.5M (86.7% US).
- Toys & accessoriesRegional + global supply.
- Health & supplementsImported premium.
📤 Key Export Segments
- Manufactured pet productsUS US$2.5B; Canada CAD$963M; Mexico negligible.
- Private-label pet foodStrong US/Canada OEM.
- IngredientsUS/Canada significant outbound.
🌍 Trading Network
- United StatesRegional hub (CUSMA/USMCA)
- Canada / MexicoDuty-free partners
- Thailand / ChinaExtra-regional suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet companies are listed in North America on GlobalPetIndex?
GlobalPetIndex indexes thousands of pet businesses across North America — 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 North America?
The North America 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 North America companies by country and type?
Yes. The right-hand filter lets you drill into a specific country within North America 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 North America pet company on GlobalPetIndex?
Register a free GlobalPetIndex account, add your company profile with type, country and product focus, and publish. Paid members unlock contact details, richer profiles and higher placement in recommendations.