China: Registration and Export Processes for US Pet Food and Related Products to PRC China

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is an increasingly important market for the United States pet food and related products industry. Although import volumes of certain pet foods (such as dog and cat food) remained flat over the last several years, U.S. market share in this category has grown significantly. In 2022, PRC imports of U.S.-origin pet foods and related products reached record levels, and additional growth is anticipated. This report covers China’s required registration and export processes for manufacturing facilities of U.S.-origin pet food ingredients, additives, and supplement products.