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Australia Trade Surplus Below Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus fell to AUD 2.63 billion in January 2026 from AUD 3.37 billion in the previous month, missing market expectations of a AUD 3.9 billion surplus. The weaker outcome was driven by softer exports and a rebound in imports. Sales slipped 0.9% month-on-month to a five-month low of AUD 44.06 billion, reversing a marginally revised 0.9% rise in December. The decline was largely weighed down by lower shipments of other rural goods, likely reflecting seasonal factors and weker global demand. Meanwhile, imports rose 0.8% to AUD 41.43 billion, recovering from a revised 1.8% drop in the prior month. The increase suggests firmer domestic demand and restocking activity at the start of the year, contributing to the narrower trade surplus.
Published on 2026-03-05

Australia Trade Surplus Below Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus fell to AUD 2.63 billion in January 2026 from AUD 3.37 billion in the previous month, missing market expectations of a AUD 3.9 billion surplus. The weaker outcome was driven by softer exports and a rebound in imports. Sales slipped 0.9% month-on-month to a five-month low of AUD 44.06 billion, reversing a marginally revised 0.9% rise in December. The decline was largely weighed down by lower shipments of other rural goods, likely reflecting seasonal factors and weker global demand. Meanwhile, imports rose 0.8% to AUD 41.43 billion, recovering from a revised 1.8% drop in the prior month. The increase suggests firmer domestic demand and restocking activity at the start of the year, contributing to the narrower trade surplus.
Published on 2026-03-05

Australia Weighs Response as U.S. Tariffs Rise to 15%
Australia will “examine all options” after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary 15% tariff on imports from all countries. The move came less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court overturned his original 10% tariff program. Trump quickly reinstated the 10% duties under a different law before raising them again to 15%. Trade Minister Don Farrell said Sunday he was working closely with Australia’s embassy in Washington to “assess the implications and examine all options.” He added, “Australia believes in free and fair trade. We have consistently advocated against these unjustified tariffs.” Farrell is set to travel to Los Angeles this week, where he is expected to meet senior U.S. officials. The new levies are scheduled to take effect at 5:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, 24 February.
Published on 2026-02-23

Australia Weighs Response as U.S. Tariffs Rise to 15%
Australia will “examine all options” after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary 15% tariff on imports from all countries. The move came less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court overturned his original 10% tariff program. Trump quickly reinstated the 10% duties under a different law before raising them again to 15%. Trade Minister Don Farrell said Sunday he was working closely with Australia’s embassy in Washington to “assess the implications and examine all options.” He added, “Australia believes in free and fair trade. We have consistently advocated against these unjustified tariffs.” Farrell is set to travel to Los Angeles this week, where he is expected to meet senior U.S. officials. The new levies are scheduled to take effect at 5:00?PM GMT on Tuesday, 24 February.
Published on 2026-02-23

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. In contrast, imports fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, steeper than the downwardly revised 0.2% decline previously, weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, surged by 14.9%, rebounding sharply from a 1.5% drop in November. Exports also increased to the UK (13.9%), Japan (6.8%), South Korea (1.3%), India (0.5%), and the US (8.8%), despite the imposition of new tariffs. In contrast, imports fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, steeper than the previously downwardly revised 0.2% decline, amid weaker domestic demand, mainly weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. In contrast, imports fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, steeper than the downwardly revised 0.2% decline previously, weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. On the imports side, inbound shipments fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, following an upwardly revised 2.4% rise in October, weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, surged by 14.9%, rebounding sharply from a 1.5% drop in November. Exports also increased to the UK (13.9%), Japan (6.8%), South Korea (1.3%), India (0.5%), and the US (8.8%), despite the imposition of new tariffs. In contrast, imports fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, steeper than the downwardly revised 0.2% decline previously, weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. On the imports side, inbound shipments fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, steeper than a downwardly revised 0.2% decline previously, weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 3.37 billion in December 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 2.60 billion in November and slightly above market expectations of AUD 3.3 billion, as exports grew while imports fell. Exports rose 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December, rebounding from an upwardly revised 4.0% drop in November, largely driven by metal ores and minerals. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, surged by 14.9%, rebounding sharply from a 1.5% drop in November. Exports also increased to the UK (13.9%), Japan (6.8%), South Korea (1.3%), India (0.5%), and the US (8.8%), despite the imposition of new tariffs. In contrast, imports fell 0.8% to a three-month low of AUD 41.26 billion, steeper than the previously downwardly revised 0.2% decline, amid weaker domestic demand, mainly weighed down by other merchandise goods.
Published on 2026-02-05

Australia Trade Surplus Smallest in 3 Months
Australia’s goods trade surplus narrowed to AUD 2.94 billion in November 2025, down from a downwardly revised AUD 4.36 billion in October and below market expectations of AUD 4.9 billion. It marked the smallest trade surplus since August, as exports fell while imports rose. Exports dropped 2.9% month-on-month to AUD 44.57 billion in November, following a downwardly revised 2.8% increase in October, largely weighed down by metal ores and minerals. Among trading partners, exports declined to South Korea (-9.4%), India (-41.5%), and Japan (-1.5%), while exports to the United States fell 10.5% due to the impact of newly imposed tariffs. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, also dropped by 0.5%.On the imports side, inbound shipments edged up 0.2% to a record AUD 41.63 billion, following an upwardly revised 2.4% rise in October, driven by processed industrial supplies n.e.s, highlighting resilient domestic demand ahead of the year-end holidays.
Published on 2026-01-08

Australia Trade Surplus Smallest in 3 Months
Australia’s goods trade surplus narrowed to AUD 2.94 billion in November 2025, down from a downwardly revised AUD 4.35 billion in October and below market expectations of AUD 4.9 billion. It marked the smallest trade surplus since August, as exports fell while imports rose. Exports dropped 2.9% month-on-month to AUD 44.57 billion in November, following a downwardly revised 2.8% increase in October, largely weighed down by metal ores and minerals. Among trading partners, exports declined to South Korea (-9.4%), India (-41.5%), and Japan (-1.5%), while exports to the United States fell 10.5% due to the impact of newly imposed tariffs. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, also dropped by 0.5%. On the imports side, inbound shipments edged up 0.2% to a record AUD 41.64 billion, following an upwardly revised 2.4% rise in October, driven by processed industrial supplies n.e.s, highlighting resilient domestic demand ahead of the year-end holidays.
Published on 2026-01-08

Australia Trade Surplus Smallest in 3 Months
Australia’s goods trade surplus narrowed to AUD 2.94 billion in November 2025, down from a downwardly revised AUD 4.36 billion in October and below market expectations of AUD 4.9 billion. It marked the smallest trade surplus since August, as exports fell while imports rose. Exports dropped 2.9% month-on-month to AUD 44.57 billion in November, following a downwardly revised 2.8% increase in October, largely weighed down by metal ores and minerals. On the imports side, inbound shipments edged up 0.2% to a record AUD 41.63 billion, following an upwardly revised 2.4% rise in October, driven by processed industrial supplies n.e.s.
Published on 2026-01-08

Australia Trade Surplus Smallest in 3 Months
Australia’s goods trade surplus narrowed to AUD 2.94 billion in November 2025, down from a downwardly revised AUD 4.35 billion in October and below market expectations of AUD 4.9 billion. It marked the smallest trade surplus since August, as exports fell while imports rose. Exports dropped 2.9% month-on-month to AUD 44.57 billion in November, following a downwardly revised 2.8% increase in October, largely weighed down by metal ores and minerals. Among trading partners, exports declined to South Korea (-9.4%), India (-41.5%), and Japan (-1.5%), while exports to the United States fell 10.5% due to the impact of newly imposed tariffs. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, also dropped by 0.5%. On the imports side, inbound shipments edged up 0.2% to a record AUD 41.64 billion, following an upwardly revised 2.4% rise in October, driven by processed industrial supplies n.e.s, highlighting resilient domestic demand ahead of the year-end holidays.
Published on 2026-01-08

Australia Trade Surplus Beats Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD4.39 billion in October 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 3.71 billion in September and surpassing market expectations of AUD 4.2 billion. It marked the largest trade surplus since July, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew 3.4% month-over-month to a two-year high of AUD 45.98billion in October, following a downwardly revised 7.6% growth in September. On the imports side, inbound shipments climbed 1.3% to a record AUD 41.59 billion, ahead of the holiday season, following an upwardly revised 0.3% rise in September.
Published on 2025-12-04

Australia Trade Surplus Beats Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD4.39 billion in October 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 3.71 billion in September and surpassing market expectations of AUD 4.2 billion. It marked the largest trade surplus since July, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew 3.4% month-over-month to a two-year high of AUD 45.98billion in October, following a downwardly revised 7.6% growth in September. On the imports side, inbound shipments climbed 2.0% to a record AUD 41.59 billion, following an upwardly revised 1.8% rise in September.
Published on 2025-12-04

Australia Trade Surplus Beats Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD4.39 billion in October 2025, up sharply from a downwardly revised AUD 3.71 billion in September and surpassing market expectations of AUD 4.2 billion. It marked the largest trade surplus since July, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew 3.4% month-over-month to a two-year high of AUD 45.98billion in October, following a downwardly revised 7.6% growth in September. On the imports side, inbound shipments climbed 1.3% to a record AUD 41.59 billion, ahead of the holiday season, following an upwardly revised 0.3% rise in September.
Published on 2025-12-04

Australia Trade Surplus Beats Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD 4.39 billion in October 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 3.71 billion in September and surpassing market expectations of AUD 4.2 billion. It marked the largest trade surplus since July, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew 3.4% mom to a two-year high of AUD 45.98 billion in October, following a downwardly revised 7.6% increase in September, largely driven by a 14.2% rise in non-monetary gold shipments to AUD 6.10 billion, after a 62.2% surge in the previous month. Among trading partners, exports increased to South Korea (39.1%), India (70.6%), and Japan (10.9%), while exports to the United States fell 18.5% due to the impact of newly imposed tariffs. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, also declined by 2.2%. On the imports side, inbound shipments climbed 2.0% to a record AUD 41.59 billion, following an upwardly revised 1.8% rise in September, amid robust domestic demand ahead of the festive season.
Published on 2025-12-04

Australia Trade Surplus Beats Estimates
Australia’s goods trade surplus widened to AUD4.39 billion in October 2025, up sharply from a downwardly revised AUD 3.71 billion in September and surpassing market expectations of AUD 4.2 billion. It marked the largest trade surplus since July, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew 3.4% month-over-month to a two-year high of AUD 45.98billion in October, following a downwardly revised 7.6% growth in September. On the imports side, inbound shipments climbed 1.3% to a record AUD 41.59 billion, ahead of the holiday season, following an upwardly revised 0.3% rise in September.
Published on 2025-12-04