China
U.S. Trade with China in 2021
Export Market Rank
#1 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$35.9 Billion
3-Year Average
$26.99 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.2% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to China in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $14.13 Billion | 27.38 Million | $11.89 Billion | -5% |
| Corn | $5.1 Billion | 18.82 Million | $913.76 Million | 289% |
| Forest Products | $2.05 Billion | --- | $2.25 Billion | 25% |
| Coarse Grains (ex. corn) | $1.86 Billion | 6.12 Million | $925.95 Million | 18341549% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.7 Billion | 722,517 | $953.31 Million | 141% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.59 Billion | 190,805 | $208.2 Million | 138624% |
| Cotton | $1.34 Billion | 700,165 | $1.39 Billion | -61% |
| Tree Nuts | $978.2 Million | 171,425 | $423.43 Million | 150% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (ex. Eggs) | $879.45 Million | 466,957 | $291.29 Million | 147% |
| Fish and Seafood | $866.59 Million | 300,519 | $1.08 Billion | -29% |
Data and Analysis
On June 16, 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) released two draft National Food Safety Standards for maximum residue limits covering a total of 98 pesticides in foods for public comment.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: PRC Approves New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes
The National Health Commission (NHC) recently approved, in two separate announcements, 68 new food materials and additives, of which 11 are enzymes derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs).
On June 1, the National Health Commission (NHC) issued a public letter soliciting comments on its 2022 plan for the National Food Safety Standards Project. The notice identified 41 national food safety standards the NHC intends to develop or revise in 2022. This report contains an unofficial translation of the Letter and plan.
Upcoming
All times in ET.
Oct 26
Oct 28
Trade Show
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USDA Endorsed
China Fisheries and Seafood Expo
Qingdao, China
Nov 8
Nov 10
Trade Show
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USDA Endorsed
Food and Hospitality China
Shanghai, China
Postponed
Dec 7
Dec 9
Trade Show
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USDA Endorsed
SIAL China
Shanghai, China
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China - 66,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2021/2022 and 66,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2022/2023.
Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2021/2022.
Private exporters reported sales of 612,000 MT of corn for delivery to China - 68,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2021/2022 and 544,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2022/2023.