What does the United States sell to China?
In light of the economic war between the United States and China, many people are concerned about the trade balance between the two countries, and its significant tilt in China’s favor.
From this prospective, a comparison is made between what China sells to the United States and what the United States sells to China in return.
As Chinese exports to the US, including cars and electronics, increase, an important question arises: What does the United States export to China?
These data demonstrate that trade relations between the world’s two largest economies aren’t limited to electronics and automobiles, but extend to vital products such as food, energy, and aviation.
According to 2024 data from the US Department of Commerce, the top US exports to China are:
Sorghum: Leading the way with 89.1% of total US exports to China.
Pork: Second with 88.8%, reflecting the Chinese market’s heavy reliance on US meat.
Low-quality corn: 87.3%, often used as livestock feed or in the food industry.
Soybeans: 52.8% of US exports to China and a key component of the Chinese food industry.
Pharmaceuticals: 10.1% of China’s imported pharmaceutical market.
Industrial gases: 10% of these exports, used in various industries, including energy and advanced technology.
Civilian aircraft and spare parts: 9.3%, reflecting the continued partnership between US airlines and Chinese markets.
Crude oil: 5.2%, with growing Chinese demand for US energy resources.
Fertilizers: 4.9%, supporting China’s massive agricultural sector.
