Soybeans have historically been the United States' leading agricultural export to China. In 2024, U.S. soybean exports to China were valued at approximately $12.64 billion, accounting for a significant portion of U.S. agricultural exports to the country FAS.
Beef and beef products were another major export category, with exports valued at about $1.58 billion in 2024 FAS.
Cotton also ranked among the top U.S. agricultural exports to China, with significant volumes exported in 2024 FAS.