The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12th-16th.  Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Thursday January 30th.

 

“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.  

FAS added that 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 FAS' Website.  Again, the application deadline is Thursday, January 30th.

 

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