{"topic_id":"intl_hk_003","category":"intl-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: intl_hk_003\ncategory: INTL-HK\ntitle: HK Section 3\nlang: en\nsource: hk_local.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 992\n---\n\nHong Kong ranked as the eleventh-largest export destination for U.S. pet food in 2025. Over the past\nthree years, despite pandemic-related disruptions and subsequent pressure on consumer spending, U.S.\npet food exports globally have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $2.4 billion and $2.5\nbillion annually. Although overall U.S. pet food exports declined slightly in 2025, shipments to Hong\nKong increased by 6.6 percent year-on-year to approximately $28 million. The United States continues\nto benefit from strong brand recognition and a reputation for high safety and quality standards among\nHong Kong pet owners. Globally, U.S. pet food exports remain supported by strong demand for\n\nTHIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF\nAND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY\n\npremium and specialized formulations, including grain-free, functional, and veterinary-recommended\ndiets, which are also increasingly popular among Hong Kong consumers.\nHong Kong: Table 1 - U.S. Pet Food Exports1\n\nJanuary-December\nU.S. Exports (Million USD)\n\nExport\nMarket\nWorld\nCanada\nMexico\nChina\nJapan\nAustralia\nColombia\nSouth Korea\nTaiwan\nNetherlands\nCosta Rica\nHong Kong\n\n2021\n2,056\n977\n165\n72\n119\n93\n53\n55\n38\n26\n46\n35\n\n2022\n2,482\n1,123\n178\n264\n135\n128\n55\n62\n37\n24\n48\n33\n\n2023\n2,405\n1,200\n206\n258\n122\n90\n47\n42\n39\n26\n39\n32\n\n2024\n2,529\n1,252\n234\n297\n111\n107\n45\n46\n35\n25\n29\n26\n\n2025\n2,440\n1,189\n261\n245\n113\n104.6\n52.5\n47.4\n41.7\n33\n32\n28\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":992,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}