The exports of food and agricultural products from the United States to Cuba reached a value of 38.4 million dollars in June 2025, representing a 10% increase compared to the 34.9 million recorded in the same month of 2024, and also surpassing the figure of 37 million from June 2023.
According to the data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Cuba-U.S. Economic and Trade Council, from January to June 2025 sales reached 243.3 million dollars, an increase of 16.6% compared to the 210.6 million from the first half of 2024.
Among the most notable products is, firstly, chicken meat, which accounted for nearly 54% of exports, totaling 20.4 million dollars.
The other exported food products included pork ($3.2 million), powdered milk ($1.8 million), rice ($1.5 million), various frozen prepared foods ($876,215), communion wafers ($776,301), and coffee ($699,273).
Although there are no recorded sales of sanitary and healthcare products to Cuba in June, there are accounted sales from the automotive and construction industries.
The exports of used vehicles amounted to 12.15 million, motorcycles, 1.94 million; marble and travertine, 23,521 dollars; enzymes 13,498 dollars, and bicycles 22,160 dollars.
Solar panels were also purchased for 43,500 USD, along with wire processing machines for 12,000 dollars.
Since 2023, the accumulated exports resulting from the initiatives of the Obama-Biden, Trump-Pence, and Biden-Harris administrations have exceeded 155 million dollars, and projections indicate that the total for 2025 could surpass 170 million due to the surge in purchases from the Cuban private sector.
Operations are conducted within 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 direct cash sales of food and agricultural products to Cuba, as well as other goods authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Since the TSREEA was implemented in December 2001, Cuba has spent more than 7.885 billion dollars on food imports from the United States.
While these million-dollar purchases continue, the Cuban regime continues to blame the U.S. embargo for the shortage of basic products, without acknowledging the actual volume of imports allowed under legal exceptions.
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Exports to Cuba
What is the record value of U.S. exports to Cuba in June 2025?
U.S. exports to Cuba in June 2025 reached a value of 38.4 million dollars, representing a 10% increase compared to the same month in 2024 and exceeding the figure of 37 million from June 2023. This increase is mainly due to the sales of food and agricultural products under the legal framework of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSREEA) of 2000.
What are the main products in U.S. exports to Cuba?
The main product exported from the U.S. to Cuba is chicken meat, which accounts for nearly 54% of total exports in June 2025, valued at $20.4 million. Other notable food products include pork, powdered milk, rice, various frozen prepared foods, communion wafers, and coffee. Additionally, used vehicles, motorcycles, and solar panels were exported, among others.
How is it possible for the U.S. to export food to Cuba despite the embargo?
U.S. food exports to Cuba are possible due to legal exceptions contained in the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSREEA) of 2000 and the Cuban Democracy Act (CDA) of 1992. These laws allow for the direct cash sale of food and agricultural products to Cuba, as well as other goods authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What is the stance of the Cuban regime regarding the embargo and imports from the U.S.?
The Cuban regime continues to blame the U.S. embargo for the shortage of basic goods, despite the millions in purchases allowed under legal exceptions. It does not acknowledge the actual volume of imports it makes from the U.S., which includes a significant amount of food and other essential products.
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