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
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Hong Kong: Update and Reminder on Registration Requirements for US Raw Meat and Poultry Exports to Hong Kong
Effective February 14, 2025, Hong Kong transitioned from a “systems-based” to an “establishment-based” registration system for foreign meat and poultry exporters. U.S. establishments that slaughter, process, store or export raw meat and/or raw poultry products, must be approved by Hong Kong and added to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Hong Kong Eligible Establishment List to export to Hong Kong.
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: The Great American Texas Barbeque sets a record for attendance; ATO Hong Kong hosts Macau Trade Partners Reception; American Ginseng gets a boost at major Hong Kong retailer...
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Hong Kong: Entering the Hong Kong Food and Beverage Market through Social Media Marketing
Hong Kong has approximately 6.15 million active social media users, making social media a significant tool for influencing purchasing decisions. This report provides an overview of Hong Kong’s social media landscape and common promotional practices, offering marketing insights to effectively engage Hong Kong consumers through social media platforms.
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...