North America Pet Market
North America is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 474 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.
Save-On-Foods
RetailerSave-On-Foods — retail company based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, operating in Canada.
♡Jean Coutu
RetailerJean Coutu — retail company based in Varennes, Quebec, Canada, operating in Canada.
♡Canada companies in North America
Cambridge Treats Inc.
ManufacturerGlobal producer of natural OEM/ODM pet treats: molded dental treats, vitamin chews,…
♡OmniPet Nutrition Canada
ManufacturerWestern Canada's largest SQF Level 3 contract manufacturer of private label dry…
♡Catit (Hagen Group)
BrandCatit (Hagen Group) — Hagen Group's cat-care brand; food, fountains, furniture and…
♡FirstMate
BrandFirstMate is a Canadian family-owned pet food manufacturer based in Chilliwack, British…
♡Rolf C. Hagen Inc. (Fluval)
ManufacturerRolf C. Hagen Inc. (Fluval) is a pet industry manufacturer based in…
♡Canadian Animal Health Institute
Industry OrganizationCanadian Animal Health Institute — Canadian animal health association based in Canada.
♡SIKER LLC
ManufacturerLikely Säker (sakercanine.com), a North American brand manufacturing dog training collars, leashes and gear. Treated as a pet-collars-and-leashes manufacturer/brand; exact legal entity (SIKER LLC) requires verification.
♡Amicus
BrandAmicus is a Canadian pet brand owned by Horizon Pet Food, founded in 2006. It produces premium dog food formulas distributed across North America. The brand emphasizes high-protein, grain-free nutrition for dogs.
♡INSTACHEW
Technology CompanyINSTACHEW is a Canadian company that designs smart pet products including pet cameras, automatic feeders, fountains and self-cleaning litter boxes. It focuses on connected, app-controlled devices for cat and dog owners.
♡Hobbry Ltd
OtherHobbry Ltd is a Canadian design and sourcing studio (Winnipeg/Toronto) creating gifts, stationery and puzzles. No pet-specific product line or pet-industry involvement was identified.
♡Circle Sales & Import Ltd.
Distributor & WholesalerCircle Sales & Import Ltd. is a Canadian distributor and wholesaler founded in 1959 and based in Montreal. It imports and supplies pet products alongside outdoor and home goods for the North American market.
♡Burgham Sales LTD
Distributor & WholesalerBurgham Sales Ltd is a Canadian distributor and wholesaler of pet supplies based in the Pickering/Ontario area. It imports and supplies pet products for the North American market.
♡WAHL CANADA INC
ManufacturerWahl Canada Inc. is the Canadian operation of Wahl, a global manufacturer of grooming and clipping products. It supplies pet-grooming clippers, trimmers and grooming accessories to Canadian retailers, groomers and consumers.
♡HRS-GLOBAL
ImporterHRS Global Inc. is a Canadian importer, manufacturer and trading agent based in Montreal (founded 1993), supplying thousands of stores with electronics, home, toy and pet products — including a pet division (Animooos, Grenier Distribution) of dog/cat toys and care...
♡BF COMPANION
ManufacturerBF Companion is a Canadian pet-products company (Québec) designing and distributing dog and cat beds, rawhide chews, leashes, toys and food under the BF Companion brand. It works with shelters and veterinarians to develop well-priced pet-wellbeing products.
♡Cabela’s CA
BrandCabela's Canada is the Canadian operation of the Cabela's outdoor, hunting, fishing and camping retail brand (part of Bass Pro Shops). Its Canadian stores and website sell outdoor gear alongside a dog-supplies range including beds, crates, collars, leashes and training...
♡⚖️ 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?
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