USDA Accepting Applications for Agribusiness Trade Mission to Hong Kong WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025. "This mission offers U.S. exporters a vital platform to build connections and gain insights essential for success in Asia," said Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. "It is an opportunity to showcase the quality and reliability of U.S. agricultural products to a thriving market." In 2023, Hong Kong ranked as the 17th-largest global market for U.S. agricultural products, importing $1.5 billion worth of goods. As a free port and gateway to broader markets in south China, Macau, and southeast Asia, Hong Kong provides significant opportunities for U.S. exporters across sectors, including: Poultry, pork, beef, and related products Seafood Tree nuts Fresh fruit Condiments and sauces Soups and prepared foods Bakery goods, cereals, and pasta Candies and confectioneries Alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits, wine, and beer During the trade mission, participants will engage in tailored business-to-business meetings with buyers from Hong Kong, attend market briefings hosted by USDA staff and trade experts, and participate in site visits and networking events. The trade mission also coincides with the USDA-endorsed HOFEX trade show – Asia's premier food and hospitality event, providing participants with enhanced exposure to key buyers.  Hong Kong is Asias's culinary capital and the eight-largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural and food products.  For more information or to apply, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/hong-kong-may-2025. The application deadline is Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The Hong Kong trade mission is one of several USDA-led export promotion opportunities in 2025, with additional missions planned to Côte d'Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Taiwan. Application details for these missions will be announced soon. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America's food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, and building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices. USDA is making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit USDA.gov. ###   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service · 1400 Independence Avenue, SW · Washington, DC 20250