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Importing Pet Food & Accessories to Morocco: Complete Guide 2026

Comprehensive guide to importing Pet Food (ONSSA, Atlas, Health Certificate) and accessories to Morocco in 2026. Regulations, taxes, and logistics.

Equipe Casa Horizon

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January 13, 2026

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The Evolution of the Pet Market in 2026

In 2026, the Pet Care market in Morocco exceeds $85 million. Driven by urbanization and the "humanization" of animals, the Pet Food and accessories sector has become a priority. Dogs and cats are now full-fledged family members, favoring the import of premium products (grain-free, organic, therapeutic).

However, importing animal-origin products is complex. Between ONSSA's Atlas platform, traceability requirements, and customs clearance, this guide helps you turn these barriers into advantages.

👮 ONSSA Regulations: Legal & Sanitary Framework

ONSSA is the uncompromising guardian. Code N05 governs imports to avoid health risks. Any import without approval or compliant certificate is doomed to fail.

Sanitary Approval (Local)

Prerequisite for your warehouse.

Enclosed and ventilated premises.
Strict separation of zones.
Pest control plan.

Atlas Platform (Supplier)

Mandatory registration of foreign factories.

Importer account creation.
Foreign factory referencing.
Validation by ONSSA before ordering.

The Veterinary Health Certificate

Must be issued by the official authority of the origin country, signed in original, and conform to the agreed model. A single error blocks the container.

💰 Customs Clearance & Taxation 2026

Tariff structure designed to protect local production while allowing supply.

Category	Import Duty (DI)	VAT
Dog/Cat Food (Bulk)	2.5%	20%
Packaged Food (Retail)	40% (0% with FTA)	20%
Accessories (Leashes, Toys)	40%	20%

Competitiveness Tip:

Import from Europe (EUR.1) or USA (FTA) to reduce DI from 40% to 0% on packaged products.

🧸 Accessories Import

Saddlery (Leather): Vet check possible for raw leather.
Plastic Toys: C-Mark (Cم) mandatory (non-toxicity).
Electronics: ANRT approval for connected objects (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth).

🏷️ Labeling Standards (Arabic)

Essential for customs. Mandatory mentions:

Name and species (Dog/Cat).
Ingredients and analytical constituents.
Instructions for use.
Expiry date and Batch No.
Name/address of Moroccan importer.

Indelible stickering is allowed.

🚚 Sensitive Logistics

Watch out for humidity and heat. Use desiccant bags and choose plastic/ISPM15 pallets.

Where to Source?

Europe

Premium Leader. 0% Duty. Fast transit (4-6d).

Turkey

Competitive price. Watch out for "Negative List".

USA

Ultra-Premium (Grain-Free). Advantageous FTA but long logistics.

Conclusion

Importing Pet Food to Morocco in 2026 is lucrative but requires absolute sanitary rigor. From Atlas registration to veterinary certificate, every step counts. Casa Horizon secures your supply chain to turn animal passion into a lasting business.

Questions Fréquemment Posées

Can I import without ONSSA approval?

No. PortNet import title will be rejected without approval number.

Duration of PIF control?

3 to 7 days, depending on whether lab analysis is required.

Tax on accessories?

40% import duty (without FTA), compared to reduced rates for bulk food.

Import Organic?

Yes, if the organic certificate is recognized by Morocco for labeling.

Recommended Incoterm?

FOB or FCA to control transport and container cleanliness.

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