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USDA Reports China Surpasses Canada as Top U.S. Ag Export Market

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has stated that China has become the U.S.' number one market for agricultural exports, surpassing Canada. Exports to China were over $17.5 billion in the last calendar year, up 34% from $13.1 billion in calendar year 2009.…

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Canadian exports also increased by 7% but not enough to maintain its number one status. Mexico is now the U.S.' third largest market, with exports up 13% at about $14.6 billion.