U.S. Trade with China in 2025

Export Market Rank
#6 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$8.27 Billion
3-Year Average
$20.5 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-9.19% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025

Top 10 Exports to China in 2025

Commodity Total Value (USD) Total Volume (Metric Tons) 10-Year Average Value (USD) 10-Year Growth
Soybeans $3 Billion 7.18 Million $11.43 Billion -79%
Pork & Pork Products $856.66 Million 367,122 $1.18 Billion 20%
Dairy Products $523.32 Million 352,379 $558.99 Million 35%
Beef & Beef Products $496.55 Million 59,278 $790.86 Million 11,819,793%
Food Preparations $363.72 Million 13,079 $243.47 Million 285%
Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders $344.61 Million 443,627 $383.85 Million -18%
Hides & Skins $294.59 Million --- $564.55 Million -69%
Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) $282.29 Million 92,686 $433.52 Million 743%
Hay $264.45 Million 747,671 $396.67 Million -25%
Dog & Cat Food $244.72 Million 49,675 $119.42 Million 9,181%

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Data and Analysis

On September 22, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released amendments to several existing national food safety standards on food additives. These revised standards went into force on August...
On September 22, 2026, China’s NHC and SAMR jointly released the National Food Safety Standard for Determination of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Foods (GB5009.253-2026). This report provides an unofficial translation of the final standard...
USDA-endorsed SIAL China provided a platform for U.S. exporters to showcase consumer-oriented agricultural products and connect with buyers in China’s retail and hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sectors. The Shanghai exhibition spanned 200...

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News and Features

Export Sales Announcement

Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 202,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2026/2027.
Export Sales Announcement

Export Sales to China and Spain

Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2026/2027: 134,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China and 165,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Spain.
Export Sales Announcement

Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 612,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2026/2027.