Importing pet accessories. How is it done?

Importing pet accessories requires taking into account many aspects. From customs laws, the quality of the products and others that we discuss in this blog.

1. Are you up to date with the pet industry?
2. Licensed products, your best option..
3. Safety and health first
4. Customs laws

1.  Are you up to date with the pet industry?

Before we tell you more about importing pet accessories, we want you to know a few facts about this sector.
The pet industry is booming, year after year it is growing like crazy. It is worth $75 billion and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2023. This sector is growing faster than the human population and in Spain there are already more dogs than children under the age of 15. 

So based on this data, we can assure you that you are heading in the right direction. Incorporating pet products into your business is a good idea if you want to increase your sales.

2. Licensed products, your best option.

Nowadays, pets are the children of the younger generation. They take care of them and pamper them because they don't want them to lack anything, and how can they resist their pets enjoying the latest Star Wars, Stitch, Mickey, Minnie, Avengers products? It's impossible for them to do so!

If you are entering the world of importing pet accessories, you will first have to start by looking for the ones you know work best in your country or region and then try to find a supplier that has them.

Based on our experience, we recommend that you implement licensed pet products at your point of sale, they are affordable, do not require a large initial investment and never go out of fashion.

You may be interested in: Pet market trends 2023

3. Safety and health first

One of the most important things about importing pet accessories is knowing with certainty that the products are safe and not harmful to health. Design is not everything, which is why at Cerdá we carry out product tests and have all the necessary certifications so that pets can enjoy them safely.



 

4.  Customs laws

Finally, you should find out about your country's customs legislation. This is important because you need to know if there are legal restrictions on what you can import and how much you can import. Also, you should find a good supplier who knows them, for example, Cerdá. We have an expert team that will be able to advise you on this subject and on everything you need.

In short, the first step is to be informed about the pet industry and current trends. The second step is to know what kind of pet products you want to include in your point of sale. Once you have completed these steps, take care about the quality of the products you want to buy and finally get informed about customs laws. 
Get down to work and put everything we've told you about importing pet accessories into practice!