China
In 2019, U.S. agricultural exports to China totaled $13.8 billion, up from $9.1 billion in 2018. China was the third largest market for U.S. agricultural exports. In 2018, U.S. exports to China decreased due a trade dispute resulting in retaliatory tariffs and slowing economic growth. During 2019, the largest export increases were seen in soybeans and pork and pork products, up $4.9 billion and $729 million, respectively. In addition, increases in U.S. exports of tree nuts, prepared foods, and beef and beef products were up $278 million, $57 million, and $25 million, respectively. China’s retaliatory tariffs continued to suppress exports of U.S. agricultural products. Sorghum exports were down more than $330 million. Exports of U.S. cotton, hides and skins, and tobacco were also down $216 million, $195 million, and $156 million, respectively. Despite a challenging trade environment, China in 2019 was the top market for U.S soybeans, hides and skins, and sorghum. Brazil (22 percent market share) and the European Union (13 percent) were the top suppliers of agricultural goods to China, followed by the United States with 10 percent.
More information from the 2019 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook