USDA Trade Mission to Expand Agricultural Exports in Hong Kong WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong from May 12-16, to enhance market access and expand U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes more than three dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations and representatives from five state departments of agriculture. "Hong Kong is a key gateway for U.S. agricultural exports, connecting our farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses with one of the most dynamic markets in Asia," said Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek, who will lead the trade mission. "This mission will create new opportunities for American products and strengthen U.S. agriculture's reputation for quality and innovation." In 2024, Hong Kong was the 18th-largest market for U.S. agricultural products, importing $1.4 billion in goods. As a free port and a gateway to South China, Macau and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong plays a crucial role in facilitating food and agricultural exports. Hong Kong is also considered Asia's culinary capital and ranks as the eleventh-largest market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products. Trade mission participants will engage in tailored business-to-business meetings with buyers from Hong Kong and a visiting buyer delegation from the Philippines, attend market briefings by USDA staff and industry experts, and take part in site visits and networking events. The mission coincides with the USDA-endorsed HOFEX trade show – Asia's premier food and hospitality event, offering additional exposure to regional buyers. In addition to representatives from the following businesses and industry organizations, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate and officials from the Idaho, Minnesota, Tennessee and Wisconsin departments of agriculture will join Acting Associate Administrator Slupek: - Aero-Cos International – Marlboro, N.J.
- Almond Board of California – Modesto, Calif.
- Amlat, LLC – Belleville, Wis.
- Best Buy Grocers – Los Angeles, Calif.
- CraftCadia Distribution – Bellingham, Wash.
- East-West International Group, Inc. – Moreland Hills, Ohio
- Executive Conextion, LLC – Biloxi, Miss.
- Gefsi – Seekonk, Mass.
- Global Agro Commodities, LLC – Irving, Texas
- Global Export Marketing Co., LTD – New York, N.Y.
- Heartland Essentials, LLC – Gilbert, Ariz.
- Herr Foods, Inc. – Nottingham, Pa.
- J. Rieger & Co. – Kansas City, Mo.
- Kizable, LLC – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council – Mankato, Minn.
- Ocean Gold Seafoods, Inc. – Westport, Wash.
- Pel Agro, LLC – Encino, Texas
- Raisin Administrative Committee – Fresno, Calif.
- Redwood International – Irvine, Calif.
- Salt River Sisters, Inc. – Harrodsburg, Ky.
- Spices USA Inc. – Forest Park, Ga.
- Sweet Street – Reading, Pa.
- Synergistic Hawaii Agriculture Council – Hilo, Hawaii
- Valley Pride – Fresno, Calif.
- U.S. Dairy Export Council – Arlington, Va.
- U.S. Grains Council – Washington, D.C.
- U.S Rice Producers Association – Katy, Texas
- U.S. Soybean Export Council – Chesterfield, Mo.
- U.S. Wheat Associates – Arlington, Va.
- Uncharted Future Ventures – Bethesda, Md.
- United Sorghum Checkoff Program– Lubbock. Texas
- Upper Iowa Beef – Lime Springs, Iowa
- Victoria's Choice, LLC – Pharr, Texas
- Voita International Produce, Inc. – San Luis Obispo, Calif.
- VPP Group, LLC – Norwalk, Wis.
- Whistling Andy Distillery – Bigfork, Mont.
- Wonderful Citrus – Delano, Calif.
For more information on USDA trade missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions. ### |
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