Australia’s goods exports fell 0.9% mom to a five-month low of AUD 44.06 billion in January 2026, reversing a marginally revised 0.9% increase in the previous month. Non-rural shipments declined 1.7% to AUD 31.28 billion, dragged down by lower sales of coal, coke and briquettes (-4.4%), likely due to softer external demand and price fluctuations. Shipments of other manufactures (-2.2%) and machinery (-2.2%) also eased, pointing to subdued industrial activity abroad. Meanwhile, metal ores and minerals slipped 1.5%, possibly reflecting moderation in demand from some trading partners. Rural exports dropped 5.2% to AUD 6.65 billion, weighed by sharp falls in other rural goods (-10.2%) and meat and meat preparations (-9.5%), which may have been affected by seasonal supply factors and weaker buying interest. In contrast, non-monetary gold exports jumped 9.0% to AUD 6.08 billion, supported by stronger global demand for safe-haven assets and favorable price movements. source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Exports in Australia decreased to 44059 AUD Million in January from 44632 AUD Million in December of 2025. Exports in Australia averaged 12896.59 AUD Million from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 55071.00 AUD Million in June of 2022 and a record low of 359.00 AUD Million in October of 1971. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Australia Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Exports in Australia decreased to 44059 AUD Million in January from 44632 AUD Million in December of 2025. Exports in Australia is expected to be 45500.00 AUD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Australia Exports is projected to trend around 52500.00 AUD Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-05 12:30 AM
Exports MoM
Dec 1.0% -4.0%
2026-03-05 12:30 AM
Exports MoM
Jan -0.9% 0.9%
2026-04-02 01:30 AM
Exports MoM
Feb -0.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 2631.00 3373.00 AUD Million Jan 2026
Capital Flows 8027.00 35974.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Current Account -21093.00 -18340.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Exports MoM 44059.00 44474.00 AUD Million Jan 2026
External Debt 2750722.00 2718226.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 81000.00 46000.00 AUD Million Dec 2024
Imports MoM 41428.00 41100.00 AUD Million Jan 2026
Terms of Trade 116.50 113.90 points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 1036660.00 831170.00 Dec 2025


Australia Exports
Rich in natural resources, Australia is a major exporter of commodities. Metalliferous ores and metal scrap account for 29 percent of total exports; coal, coke and briquettes for 15 percent; and gas for 7 percent. The country also exports: food and live animals (14 percent), mainly meat (5 percent) and cereals (4 percent); manufactured goods (6 percent), mainly non-ferrous metals (4 percent); and machinery and transport equipment (6 percent). Australia's largest export markets are China (32 percent of total exports), Japan (16 percent), South Korea (7 percent), the US (5 percent), India (4 percent), New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan (3 percent each).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
44059.00 44474.00 55071.00 359.00 1971 - 2026 AUD Million Monthly
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News Stream
Australia Exports Hit 5-Month Low
Australia’s goods exports fell 0.9% mom to a five-month low of AUD 44.06 billion in January 2026, reversing a marginally revised 0.9% increase in the previous month. Non-rural shipments declined 1.7% to AUD 31.28 billion, dragged down by lower sales of coal, coke and briquettes (-4.4%), likely due to softer external demand and price fluctuations. Shipments of other manufactures (-2.2%) and machinery (-2.2%) also eased, pointing to subdued industrial activity abroad. Meanwhile, metal ores and minerals slipped 1.5%, possibly reflecting moderation in demand from some trading partners. Rural exports dropped 5.2% to AUD 6.65 billion, weighed by sharp falls in other rural goods (-10.2%) and meat and meat preparations (-9.5%), which may have been affected by seasonal supply factors and weaker buying interest. In contrast, non-monetary gold exports jumped 9.0% to AUD 6.08 billion, supported by stronger global demand for safe-haven assets and favorable price movements.
2026-03-05
Australia Exports Rebound in December
Australia’s goods exports grew 1.0% month-on-month to AUD 44.63 billion in December 2025, recovering from an upwardly revised 4.0% fall in November. The increase was largely driven by a 3.0% rise in metal ores and minerals to AUD 14.24 billion, accelerating from 2.3% growth in November. Exports of non-rural goods climbed 1.0% to AUD 31.86 billion, led by higher sales of metal ores and minerals; coal, coke, and briquettes (2.9%); and other non-rural goods (3.6%). Meanwhile, shipments of rural goods rose 2.5% to AUD 7.11 billion, boosted by higher exports of meat and meat preparations (3.4%), other rural goods (3.7%), and wool and sheepskins (3.5%). By contrast, sales of non-monetary gold fell 0.9% to AUD 5.58 billion. 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.
2026-02-05
Australia Exports Fall 2.9% in November
Australia’s goods exports dropped 2.9% month-on-month to AUD 44.57 billion in November 2025, following a downwardly revised 2.8% rise in October. The decline was largely driven by a 9.1% fall in metal ores and minerals to AUD 14.02 billion, reversing a 2.3% growth in October. Exports of non-rural goods shrank 4.5% to AUD 31.81 billion, led by lower sales of metal ores and minerals; coal, coke, and briquettes (-2.2%); and other manufactures (-4.5%). Sales of non-monetary gold also declined, falling 7.8% to AUD 5.63 billion. Meanwhile, shipments of rural goods rose 9.6% to AUD 7.05 billion, boosted by higher exports of meat and meat preparations (12.4%), cereal grains and cereal preparations (2.8%), and other rural goods (11.5%). Among trading partners, exports declined to South Korea (-9.4%), India (-41.5%), and Japan (-1.5%), while exports to the US fell 10.5% due to the impact of newly imposed tariffs. Shipments to China, Australia’s top trading partner, also dropped by 0.5%.
2026-01-08


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