China
U.S. Trade with China in 2024
Export Market Rank
#3 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$24.41 Billion
3-Year Average
$30.43 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.8% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to China in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $12.64 Billion | 26.81 Million | $12.18 Billion | 20% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.58 Billion | 179,421 | $741.22 Million | 54751003% |
| Cotton | $1.47 Billion | 753,840 | $1.3 Billion | 73% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.23 Billion | 4.63 Million | $1.19 Billion | -42% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.11 Billion | 467,257 | $1.14 Billion | 161% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.06 Billion | 172,743 | $634.02 Million | 411% |
| Dairy Products | $583.6 Million | 385,609 | $551.82 Million | 29% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $481.34 Million | 175,006 | $410.22 Million | 875% |
| Wheat | $440.81 Million | 1.63 Million | $343.97 Million | 175% |
| Hides & Skins | $434.53 Million | --- | $661.88 Million | -66% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: Revised National Food Safety Standard on Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods Released
On September 25, 2025, China’s NHC and SAMR jointly released the revised National Food Safety Standard on Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762-2025).
On September 25, 2025, China’s NHC and SAMR jointly released several food additives standards, including L-Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Carbonate, and Acorn Shell Brown.
Post forecasts MY2025/26 China corn production at 298 MMT, up 3 MMT from MY2024/25. MY2025/26 corn imports are projected at 7 MMT, down sharply from 23 MMT in MY2023/24 as Beijing restricts grain imports.
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News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 792,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2025/2026.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China and 135,000 MT of corn for delivery to Taiwan.
Private exporters reported sales of 198,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2024/2025.