July 1, 2005

USDA: China's latest agricultural, fishery trade data
 

China's year-to-date agricultural, fishery, and forestry imports were US$13.8 billion, of which US$3.5 billion originated from the United States. Leading imports from the world were soybeans, cotton, and palm oil. 

China's agricultural, fishery, and forestry exports were US$12.7 billion, primarily processed aquatic products, corn, and woodenware.

The United States holds its position as China's largest supplier of agricultural, fishery, and forestry products. Soybeans (US$2.1 billion) remain the highest value import in all commodity categories. 

China's US$3.5 billion in agricultural, fishery, and forestry imports from the U.S. surpasses total imports from over 200 individual countries/customs territories including: Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Canada, United Kingdom, and Chile.

FAS China predicts that China's import value and volume of U.S. commodities will continue growing and the market remains a high priority for exporters of U.S. agricultural, fishery, and forestry commodities.

For the full USDA report, click here.