China
U.S. Trade with China in 2024
Export Market Rank
#3 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$24.65 Billion
3-Year Average
$30.53 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.9% (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 | $12.84 Billion | 27.21 Million | $12.2 Billion | 22% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.58 Billion | 179,464 | $741.33 Million | 54784332% |
| Cotton | $1.48 Billion | 761,173 | $1.3 Billion | 74% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.26 Billion | 4.77 Million | $1.19 Billion | -40% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.11 Billion | 467,228 | $1.14 Billion | 161% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.06 Billion | 172,552 | $634.03 Million | 411% |
| Dairy Products | $584 Million | 385,485 | $551.87 Million | 29% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $490.11 Million | 178,565 | $412.43 Million | 893% |
| Wheat | $482.26 Million | 1.77 Million | $348.12 Million | 201% |
| Hides & Skins | $433.03 Million | --- | $661.78 Million | -66% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: New National Food Safety Standard Code of Hygienic Practice of Producing Prepared Meat Products Published
On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard Code of Hygienic Practice of Producing Prepared Meat Products (GB 31661-2025).
On April 18, 2025, the People’s Republic of China (China’s) State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Announcement for Deployment of Inspection and Rectification Actions for Edible Vegetable Oils.
Posts forecasts MY 25/26 cotton production at 6.35 million metric tons (MMT) on stable planted area and a return to normal weather conditions. Imports are forecast at 1.55 MMT and domestic consumption at 8.15 MMT.
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News and Features
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.
Private exporters reported sales of 198,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2024/2025.