USDA Trade Mission arrives in Taiwan to boost American ag exports
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Taipei today, accompanied by a delegation of 39 agribusinesses and trade organizations, including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Wonderful Citrus, and the Organic Trade Association.
The trade mission sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture aims to expand market access and boost American agricultural exports in Taiwan.
“On a per capita basis, Taiwan already punches above its weight in purchasing high-quality American agriculture, but we are here to showcase more of our amazing brands and food products,” said Lindberg.
Taiwan—a key market for American agriculture
As a high-income nation, Taiwan is currently the eighth-largest global buyer of American agricultural products, with a 16 percent increase between 2019 and 2024. The US is the island's largest ag supplier, currently holding a 25 percent market share.
Both countries are already economically tightly intertwined. However, the USDA says the Asian nation still presents excellent opportunities for American producers in industries such as soybeans, corn, fresh fruit, tree nuts, and more.
“This trade mission will connect US exporters with key buyers and help them forge partnerships to tap into this dynamic market,” Linderg added.
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High-value products, including fresh fruits, pet food, beef, poultry, and dairy products, account for more than half of all US agricultural exports to Taiwan, totaling over $2 billion of the total $3.8 billion in agricultural export value.
The United States maintains a $3.1 billion agricultural trade surplus with Taiwan, and this trade relationship is expected to continue expanding. The Asian country recently pledged to spend $10 billion on US farm products over the next four years. This represents a 30 percent increase in purchases.
Referring to the announcement made in mid-September, Lindberg added that a crucial part of the mission was to "lock in recent commitments made by Taiwanese officials to American producers."
Participants will engage in business-to-business meetings with buyers from Taiwan, gaining market insights and fostering new partnerships. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service staff and regional experts will host market briefings, networking events, and site visits to maximize trade opportunities.
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