China
U.S. Trade with China in 2024
Export Market Rank
#3 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$24.41 Billion
3-Year Average
$30.43 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.8% (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 | $12.64 Billion | 26.81 Million | $12.18 Billion | 20% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.58 Billion | 179,421 | $741.22 Million | 54751003% |
| Cotton | $1.47 Billion | 753,840 | $1.3 Billion | 73% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.23 Billion | 4.63 Million | $1.19 Billion | -42% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.11 Billion | 467,257 | $1.14 Billion | 161% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.06 Billion | 172,743 | $634.02 Million | 411% |
| Dairy Products | $583.6 Million | 385,609 | $551.82 Million | 29% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $481.34 Million | 175,006 | $410.22 Million | 875% |
| Wheat | $440.81 Million | 1.63 Million | $343.97 Million | 175% |
| Hides & Skins | $434.53 Million | --- | $661.88 Million | -66% |
Data and Analysis
Post raises its forecast for marketing year 25/26 soybean production slightly to 19.9 million metric tons on generally favorable weather conditions in northern China and slightly higher planted area.
In 2024, China imported approximately $1.6 billion of wine and related products with Australia and France as the leading suppliers. U.S. exports of wine and related products to China totaled $96 million in 2024.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: The National Food Safety and Hygiene Standard for Production of Compound Seasonings Notified
On September 4, 2025, China notified the National Food Safety and Hygiene Standard for the Production of Compound Seasonings to the WTO as G/SPS/N/CHN/1351.
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.