China
U.S. Trade with China in 2023
Export Market Rank
#1 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$28.84 Billion
3-Year Average
$33.24 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.8% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to China in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $15.06 Billion | 26.39 Million | $12.37 Billion | 4% |
| Corn | $1.63 Billion | 5.61 Million | $1.37 Billion | 1850% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.61 Billion | 189,373 | $582.92 Million | 593949% |
| Cotton | $1.55 Billion | 775,619 | $1.27 Billion | 40% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.24 Billion | 496,396 | $1.07 Billion | 162% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.19 Billion | 3.87 Million | $1.21 Billion | -19% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.18 Billion | 222,808 | $546.82 Million | 518% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $732.75 Million | 412,108 | $394.96 Million | 132% |
| Dairy Products | $607.3 Million | 423,023 | $563.03 Million | -13% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $563.66 Million | 575,282 | $393.68 Million | 33% |
Data and Analysis
The People's Republic of China (PRC) continues to advance its agricultural biotechnology system for commercial cultivation of domestically-developed genetically engineered (GE) food and feed crops, specifically corn and soybeans.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Food Amendment No 2 Notified to WTO
On October 18, 2024, China notified National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Food Amendment No. 2 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1321.
The United States has become a leading supplier of beef products to China since its reentry into the market in 2017. This report reviews the development of the beef market, analyzes prospects, discusses potential opportunities, and examines in detail the distribution channels of beef products in the China market.
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News and Features
Private exporters reported sales to China, Philippines and unknown destinations during MY 2024/2025.
Private exporters reported the following sales activities: 202,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2024/2025 marketing year 226,200 metric tons of soybeans received in the reporting period for delivery to unknown destinations...
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 107,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China, 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations, 200,480 MT of corn received in the reporting period for delivery to unknown destinations.