South America Pet Market
South America is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 1057 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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Companies in South America
Kanú Mascotas (Kanu Pet)
BrandSince 1999 produces high-quality nutritional dog & cat food under exclusive own…
♡GABRICA S.A.S
ManufacturerMultinational Colombian manufacturer dedicated to the pet care industry, providing innovative pet…
♡CANKAT (Grupo Cankat Colombia)
ManufacturerICA- and FDA-registered Colombian facility producing private-label natural dog & cat treats,…
♡Vanzella Pet Shop
RetailerSanta Catarina manufacturer, exporter and pet retailer of food, grooming and gift…
♡Jonatas Aquarismo
ManufacturerBrazilian manufacturer and importer of aquarism products for the ornamental fish market.
♡Eccopetz
ManufacturerBrazilian natural pet treat and food manufacturer; ABINPET exhibitor at international trade…
♡AnimallTAG
ManufacturerBrazilian manufacturer of pet identification tags and tracking accessories; ABINPET/Interzoo exhibitor.
♡PetMom (Joias Pet Mom)
BrandRio Grande do Sul brand creating pet-themed jewelry and memorial pieces; donates…
♡Família de Estimação
ManufacturerBrazilian manufacturer of pet lunch boxes and 3-in-1 accessories exhibited at Pet…
♡São Pet
ManufacturerBrazilian manufacturer of pet travel bags and transport accessories shown at Pet…
♡Matsuda (Vet&Cia)
ManufacturerBrazilian GMP-certified manufacturer of veterinary and pet health products and aquarism supplies.
♡Bravet
ManufacturerBrazilian veterinary laboratory producing pet pharmaceutical and health products.
♡Hérios
ManufacturerBrazilian veterinary laboratory manufacturing pet and animal health medicines and supplements.
♡Agener
ManufacturerBrazilian veterinary laboratory producing pet and animal health pharmaceutical products.
♡União Química
ManufacturerBrazilian pharmaceutical group manufacturing human and pet/animal health medicines for the veterinary…
♡ProvetS
ManufacturerBrazilian veterinary laboratory (since 2001) offering private-label/white-label pet and animal health products.
♡Ourofino Saúde Animal
ManufacturerListed Brazilian animal-health company (since 1987) manufacturing veterinary pharmaceuticals and pet supplements.
♡Ornamental Equipamentos para Aviários
ManufacturerSão Paulo manufacturer of bird cages and aviary equipment for ornamental birds.
♡⚖️ South America Pet Regulations & Compliance
Knowledge Center →🍖 Pet Food Regulation
Mercosur-aligned frameworks dominate: Brazil (MAPA IN 8/2019), Argentina (SENASA Res. 1415/2024) and Chile (SAG). All require Spanish/Portuguese labels, ingredient declarations, guaranteed analysis and establishment registration. Colombia, Peru and others follow similar SENASA/ICA-style rules. Medicated feeds need health-authority clearance.
🧸 Pet Product Standards
Brazil uses INMETRO Ordinance 563/2016 for pet toys; Argentina/Chile apply general consumer-safety law. Most pet toys lack a dedicated regional standard, creating a compliance grey area for non-electrical items.
📥 Import Requirements
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 Spanish/Portuguese labels and importer registration.
📤 Export Requirements
Brazil is a top global exporter (US$580.6M in 2024, record); Argentina a net exporter (Chile its #1 market); Chile is primarily an importer (Argentina its largest supplier). Regional trade flows under Mercosur/Pacific Alliance preferences.
🚢 South America Pet Trade & Export Intelligence
📥 Key Import Segments
- Pet food & treatsBrazil US$20.1M; Argentina US$72.8M; Chile mostly from Argentina (US$77.4M).
- Toys & accessoriesMixed regional + global.
- Health & supplementsImported premium.
📤 Key Export Segments
- Manufactured pet productsBrazil US$580.6M; Argentina US$181M (HS 2309).
- Private-label pet foodBrazil/Argentina strong regional.
- IngredientsBrazil/Argentina outbound (grain/soy).
🌍 Trading Network
- Brazil ↔ ArgentinaLargest regional flows
- Argentina → ChileTop bilateral (US$89.7M)
- EU / Middle EastExtra-regional export destinations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet companies are listed in South America on GlobalPetIndex?
GlobalPetIndex indexes thousands of pet businesses across South 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 South America?
The South 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 South America companies by country and type?
Yes. The right-hand filter lets you drill into a specific country within South 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 South America pet company on GlobalPetIndex?
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