In the fiscal year 2025, spanning October to September, U.S. pork and pork product exports to Cuba reached a remarkable $45.4 million, marking the highest level recorded "since at least fiscal year 1970."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA/FAS) reported, drawing from Census Bureau trade statistics, that these exports doubled in fiscal year 2025 compared to the previous year.
In fiscal year 2024, the figure stood at $21.7 million.
Beyond pork, the total value of U.S. agricultural and related exports to Cuba rose to $476.1 million in FY2025, up from $398.9 million in FY2024.
Significant Increase in Consumer-Oriented Goods
Within the consumer-oriented category, poultry meat and products (excluding eggs) were the leading exports, valued at $307.5 million in FY2025 and $292.0 million in FY2024.
Dairy exports also surged, reaching $31.1 million in FY2025, compared to $19.6 million in FY2024. Non-alcoholic beverages followed a similar trend, with values at $17.2 million in FY2025 and $14.5 million in FY2024, both the highest since 1970.
Other Notable Export Gains
Fruits, vegetables, and processed vegetables also set records for U.S. exports to Cuba, with shipments doubling as well.
Regarding grains, U.S. rice exports saw a dramatic increase of 437%, jumping from $2 million in FY2024 to $10 million in FY2025.
Seafood products reached their peak import level since 1970, with a 67% growth in 2025, totaling $1.2 million.
Incremental Growth Throughout 2025
By June 2025, U.S. food and agricultural exports to Cuba had already reached $38.4 million, a 10% increase from $34.9 million in June 2024, surpassing the $37 million recorded in June 2023.
From January to June 2025, sales amounted to $243.3 million, a 16.6% rise from $210.6 million during the first half of 2024.
From January to September 2025, the total reached $353.8 million.
These transactions are conducted under the legal framework of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSREEA) of 2000 and the Cuban Democracy Act (CDA) of 1992, which allow for cash sales of food and agricultural products to Cuba, as well as other goods authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
Since the implementation of TSREEA in December 2001, Cuba has spent over $7.885 billion on food imports from the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Pork Exports to Cuba
What was the total value of U.S. pork exports to Cuba in fiscal year 2025?
U.S. pork exports to Cuba reached a total value of $45.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
How did U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba perform overall in 2025?
Overall, U.S. agricultural and related exports to Cuba amounted to $476.1 million in fiscal year 2025, showing a significant increase from $398.9 million in fiscal year 2024.
Which legislation facilitates U.S. exports to Cuba?
The Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSREEA) of 2000 and the Cuban Democracy Act (CDA) of 1992 facilitate U.S. exports to Cuba, allowing for direct cash sales of food and agricultural products.