Hong Kong
U.S. Trade with Hong Kong in 2024
Export Market Rank
#18 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.4 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.42 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-9% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Hong Kong in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef & Beef Products | $400.85 Million | 36,187 | $644.9 Million | -50% |
| Food Preparations | $170.97 Million | 5,174 | $173.14 Million | 33% |
| Tree Nuts | $145.03 Million | 24,943 | $601.47 Million | -83% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $135.38 Million | 85,360 | $253 Million | -67% |
| Fresh Fruit | $110.79 Million | 57,835 | $195.3 Million | -61% |
| Cotton | $80.69 Million | 47,637 | $30.04 Million | 1985% |
| Processed Vegetables | $43.42 Million | 25,050 | $50.3 Million | -19% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $32.11 Million | 8,236 | $171.9 Million | -89% |
| Wine & Related Products | $26.41 Million | --- | $82.19 Million | -73% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $26.31 Million | 7,148 | $43.98 Million | -26% |
Data and Analysis
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Sixty student chefs at Hong Kong Polytechnic University get hands-on training with U.S. ingredients; U.S. barbeque abounds at pitmaster smoking class...
Hong Kong did not have any policy changes to regulations pertaining to genetically engineered (GE) products since the 2024 Agricultural Biotechnology Annual report. GE products are subject to the same food regulations of conventional foods.
In 2024, Hong Kong's retail food sales declined 3.3 percent to $11.8 billion. The downturn was driven by shifting consumption patterns, including a growing trend of Hongkongers traveling to mainland China for more affordable shopping and dining options.
News and Features
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.
Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press@oc.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 – U.S. agricultural exports totaled $140.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, climbing nearly $10.9 billion from the previous year to the third-highest level...