China
U.S. Trade with China in 2023
Export Market Rank
#1 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$28.84 Billion
3-Year Average
$33.24 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.8% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to China in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $15.06 Billion | 26.39 Million | $12.37 Billion | 4% |
| Corn | $1.63 Billion | 5.61 Million | $1.37 Billion | 1850% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.61 Billion | 189,373 | $582.92 Million | 593949% |
| Cotton | $1.55 Billion | 775,619 | $1.27 Billion | 40% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.24 Billion | 496,396 | $1.07 Billion | 162% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.19 Billion | 3.87 Million | $1.21 Billion | -19% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.18 Billion | 222,808 | $546.82 Million | 518% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $732.75 Million | 412,108 | $394.96 Million | 132% |
| Dairy Products | $607.3 Million | 423,023 | $563.03 Million | -13% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $563.66 Million | 575,282 | $393.68 Million | 33% |
Data and Analysis
China’s MY 2024/25 sugar production is forecast at 10.4 MMT as the planted areas for both cane and beet are expected to rise. Given sugar prices are expected to trend down, China’s MY 2024/25 sugar consumption estimate is also forecast to increase to 15.7 MMT.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods Notified to WTO
On March 28, 2024, China notified the National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1299.
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China: Updated National Food Safety Standard for Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder
On March 12, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly published 47 new or updated national food safety standards and six amendments.
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Private exporters reported the cancellations of sales of 264,000 MT of soft red winter wheat for delivery to China during MY 2023/2024.
Private exporters reported the cancellations of sales of 110,000 MT of soft red winter wheat for delivery to China during MY 2023/2024.
Private exporters reported cancellations of sales of 130,000 MT of soft red winter wheat for delivery to China during MY 2023/2024.