The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, to expand trade opportunities for U.S. companies and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The mission takes place from September 29 to October 1 and includes 39 agribusinesses, trade organizations, and representatives from three state departments of agriculture working to strengthen U.S.–Taiwan trade relations.
“With strong economic growth and proven demand for high-quality U.S. food in Taiwan, now is the time for U.S. agribusinesses to expand their presence,” said USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg. “This trade mission will connect U.S. exporters with key buyers and help them forge partnerships to tap into this dynamic market.”
Taiwan is the eighth largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, with trade growing by 16% between 2019 and 2024. The United States remains Taiwan’s top supplier, accounting for 25% of its agricultural import market, recording a $3.1 billion surplus in 2024. High-value products, such as fresh fruits, pet food, beef, poultry, and dairy products, make up more than half of all U.S. agricultural exports to Taiwan, exceeding $2 billion of the total $3.8 billion agricultural export value.
Taiwan is a high-income economy of discerning consumers and a major market for U.S. agricultural exports. U.S. products such as soybeans, corn, wheat, fresh fruits, seafood, dairy products, tree nuts, beef, and pork have strong potential for growth in Taiwan. U.S. producers have a proven record as reliable business partners, with quality products, competitive prices, transparent business practices, and a strong record of mutually beneficial trade relationships.