Cuba
Click here for a list of agricultural commodities eligible for export to Cuba under Section 902(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.
Additional U.S. Government Cuba Resources
U.S. Trade with Cuba in 2023
Export Market Rank
#46 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$336.82 Million
3-Year Average
$318.35 Million
Compound Average Growth
1.7% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Cuba in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $288.23 Million | 262,512 | $185.18 Million | 95% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $9.61 Million | 2,688 | $2.86 Million | 632% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (excl. juices) | $8.01 Million | 694 | $2.27 Million | --- |
| Dairy Products | $6.56 Million | 1,870 | $1.35 Million | --- |
| Baked Goods | $4.36 Million | 1,566 | $1.57 Million | 36216% |
| Fruit & Vegetable Juices | $2.44 Million | --- | $531,341 | --- |
| Beef & Beef Products | $2.07 Million | 389 | $1.22 Million | --- |
| Fresh Vegetables | $1.96 Million | 1,061 | $744,586 | --- |
| Condiments & Sauces | $1.86 Million | 623 | $526,263 | --- |
| Eggs & Products | $1.66 Million | 14 | $1.66 Million | --- |
Resources
Data and Analysis
As required by U.S. statute, the United States maintains a trade embargo with Cuba. However, agricultural commodities are exempt provided that export transactions meet certain legal criteria.
In December 2014 the United States embarked on a new diplomatic journey with Cuba, in the process rejuvenating U.S. agriculture’s interest in our southern neighbor.
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News and Features
As fall approaches, September celebrates the most-consumed meat in the United States: chicken. Two-thirds of U.S. chicken are raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. And did you know that U.S. chicken meat is also a top agricultural export for our nation?
News Release
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
As part of President Obama's historic trip to Cuba to further normalization of relations, advance commercial and people-to-people ties, and express our support for human rights for all Cubans, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several measures that will foster further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors.