5 Biggest American Food Exports by Year

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 biggest American food exports by year. For more museums, head on over to the 20 biggest American food exports by year.

5. Tree nuts and preparations

Total exports from 2021 – July 2023 YTD (in millions):  $26,456

Tree nuts include various popular nuts such as cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and walnuts, and improvements in Californian water supply and a decline in fertilizer prices has seen U.S. tree nuts exports continue to increase.

4. Animal feeds and oil meal

Total exports from 2021 – July 2023 YTD (in millions):  $46,750

Animal feeds and oil meal are among the fastest growing food export products in the U.S., and if the current run rate continues, could even exceed $25 billion in 2023, a huge increase from nearly $17 billion in 2022.

3. Corn

Total exports from 2021 – July 2023 YTD (in millions):  $48,913

U.S. corn exports are likely to record their highest export sales in 2023, and are among the biggest American food exports.

2. Red meats and products

Total exports from 2021 – July 2023 YTD (in millions):  $56,268

Red meat refers to veal, mutton, lamb, pork and beef, and the U.S. exports to some of the countries with the highest meat consumption.

1. Soybeans

Total exports from 2021 – July 2023 YTD (in millions):  $92,087

Soybeans top the list of the 20 biggest American food exports by year, and will likely exceed $100 million from 2021 to 2023 total. While cheaper Brazil soybean supplies are cutting into U.S. exports, no other type of food looks to be overtaking U.S. soybean export figures anytime soon.

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