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.
Participants will engage in business-to-business meetings with buyers from Taiwan, gaining market insights and fostering new partnerships. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service staff and regional experts will host market briefings, networking events and site visits to maximize trade opportunities.
Officials from Idaho, Kansas, and Montana state departments of agriculture will join Under Secretary Lindberg as well as:
1 Ag Partners Cooperative – Seneca, Kan.
2 AJC International Inc. – Atlanta, Ga.
3 Appellations Cellar Winery – St. Helena, Calif.
4 Bear Fiber – Morganton, N.C.
5 California Fresh Fruit Association – Fresno, Calif.
6 Dairy Farmers of America – Mechanicsburg, Pa.
7 De Lune Corp. – Springfield, Va.
8 East-West International Group – Moreland Hills, Ohio
9 Globex International – Atlanta, Ga.
10 Grove Services – Atlanta, Ga.
11 Heartland Essentials – Gilbert, Ariz.
12 Intervision Foods – Atlanta, Ga.
13 James Farrell & Co. – Bellevue, Wash.
14 JM Grain – Garrison, N.D.
15 Kennedy Rice Mill – Mer Rouge, La.
16 Koch Foods – Park Ridge, Ill.
17 Mariani Packing Co. Inc. – Vacaville, Calif.
18 MEM Fairway Inc. – Irvine, Calif.
19 Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council – Mankato, Minn.
20 Nestlé Purina PetCare – St. Louis, Mo.
21 One Vine Wines – Poway, Calif.
22 Organic Trade Association – Washington, D.C.
23 Pet Food Institute – Washington, D.C.
24 Raisin Administrative Committee – Fresno, Calif.
25 Rumei Global & Co, LLC. – Roseburg, Ore.
26 Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance – Mankato, Minn.
27 TAG Enterprise Ltd. – Los Angeles, Calif.
28 Tedford/Tellico, Inc. – Knoxville, Tenn.
29 Trident Seafoods Corporation – Seattle, Wash.
30 Triple Crown Organic BBQ Sauces – Minneapolis, Minn.
31 United Dairy Ingredients Group, LLC. – Monterey Park, Calif.
32 U.S. Dairy Export Council – Arlington, Va.
33 U.S. Grains Council – Washington, D.C.
34 USA Rice Federation – Arlington, Va.
35 USA Poultry and Egg Export Council – Tucker, Ga.
36 U.S. Soybean Export Council – Chesterfield, Mo.
37 U.S. Wheat Associates – Arlington, Va.
38 Valley Pride Ag Co – Fresno, Calif.
39 Wonderful Citrus – Delano, Calif.
USDA’s trade mission to Taiwan is part of USDA’s broader 2025 export promotion strategy. Recent trade missions to Hong Kong, Thailand, Peru, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic led to projected 12-month sales of $64 million. USDA will lead an agricultural trade mission to Mexico in November and recently opened recruitment for a trade mission to Indonesia in February of 2026.
For more information on USDA trade missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions.
