Confectionery

The United States continues to be the largest supplier of agricultural products to the Philippines, which was its ninth-largest export market in 2024. Consumer preferences have recently changed to include more health awareness, convenience foods, and products for different lifestyles.

China’s confectionery market, valued at over $12 billion in 2024, is rapidly evolving, driven by health-conscious consumption, premiumization, and product innovation. Imports surged nearly 40 percent in early 2025, reflecting strong momentum despite economic headwinds.

The United States is a major trading partner with the Dominican Republic (DR). The DR is the largest economy in the Caribbean and the seventh-largest economy in Latin America. Since the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) went into effect for the DR in 2007, U.S. agricultural exports to the DR have increased from $1 billion in 2007 to $2 billion in 2024.

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.

Regardless of where you live or what language you speak, treating that special someone in your life to delicious food is a universal act of love. If you are looking for ideas on how to show your love this Valentine’s Day, look no further. The U.S...