China
U.S. Trade with China in 2024
Export Market Rank
#3 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$24.65 Billion
3-Year Average
$30.53 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.9% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to China in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $12.84 Billion | 27.21 Million | $12.2 Billion | 22% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.58 Billion | 179,464 | $741.33 Million | 54784332% |
| Cotton | $1.48 Billion | 761,173 | $1.3 Billion | 74% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.26 Billion | 4.77 Million | $1.19 Billion | -40% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.11 Billion | 467,228 | $1.14 Billion | 161% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.06 Billion | 172,552 | $634.03 Million | 411% |
| Dairy Products | $584 Million | 385,485 | $551.87 Million | 29% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $490.11 Million | 178,565 | $412.43 Million | 893% |
| Wheat | $482.26 Million | 1.77 Million | $348.12 Million | 201% |
| Hides & Skins | $433.03 Million | --- | $661.78 Million | -66% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: US Brewing Ingredients - Opportunities in Chinas Booming Craft Beer Sector
The craft beer sector in China has grown significantly, driven by economic development and shifting consumer preferences. U.S. agricultural products, such as malt, hops, and yeast, are essential to this growth because of their superior quality and diverse varieties.
On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China's (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard on Fermented Milk (GB 19302-2025).
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) requires enterprises be registered with the Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety before exporting most food and beverage products as part of the requirements enumerated in Decree 248.
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News and Features
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China and 135,000 MT of corn for delivery to Taiwan.
Private exporters reported sales of 198,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2024/2025.
Private exporters reported sales of 198,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2024/2025.