Exporting
Whether you're new to exporting or your company has been in the business for years, find out how FAS and its partners can help you build markets for your products around the globe.
FAS offers a variety of services and programs that help U.S. agricultural exporters succeed in the global marketplace. From facilitating relationships with potential foreign buyers, to identifying exciting new market prospects, to providing technical and financial assistance, FAS’s resources and expertise link U.S. agriculture to a world of opportunities.
Programs
Market Development
Market Access Program (MAP)
Helps finance activities to market and promote U.S. agricultural commodities and products worldwide.
Export Financing
Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102)
Guarantees repayment when U.S. banks extend credit to foreign banks to finance sales of U.S. agricultural products.
Data and Analysis
The Ministry of Trade temporarily banned lemon exports as of April 8, 2025, due to a predicted supply shortage following cold weather and frost damage in the southeast.
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.
News and Features
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to Spain and 110,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong from May 12-16, to enhance market access and expand U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes more than three dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations and representatives from five state departments of agriculture.
Private exporters reported sales of 235,000 MT of corn received in the reporting period for delivery to Mexico - 130,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2024/2025 and 105,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2025/2026.
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Toronto, Canada
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Barcelona, Spain
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Singapore, Singapore
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