March 6, 2025
In a retaliatory move, China has announced a 10% tariff on an array of imported US goods. With US dry peas affected by the tariff, what does this mean for China’s imports in 2025? We take a look at the numbers, speak to experts and find out what to expect.
The 10% tariff on green peas is likely to have a significant impact on US exports, yet US pea acres are still expected to grow in 2025
In response to the doubling of US tariffs on Chinese imports, the Chinese government has announced it will impose further tariffs on a selection of US agricultural goods, including dry peas, from March 10, 2025.
Green peas, as well as soybeans, pork, beef, and other fruits and vegetables will be subject to a 10% tariff, whereas chicken, wheat, corn and cotton will be subject to a 15% tariff. The 10% tariff on green peas is likely to have a significant impact on the US dry pea export market.
According to the US Department of Agriculture, China imported 50,367 MT of US dry green peas and 2,084 MT of yellow peas between January and December 2024. Industry sources suggest that around half of the approximately 30 KMT exported to Canada last year may have also gone to China, bringing 2024’s total closer to 65 KMT.
READ THE FULL ARTICLEChina was the largest importer of US whole green peas in 2024, but the new tariff may push it to look elsewhere — possibly northward, say experts.
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