The Economic Analytical Unit
The Economic Analytical Unit is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is the main agency within the Australian Government responsible for publishing reports analysing major trade and economic issues in overseas markets of relevance to Australia.
The EAU also contracts a range of consultants with specific areas of expertise. It draws on a wide range of data and information sources, including Australia’s diplomatic and trade missions around the world, to produce reports and briefing papers intended to assist analysts and decision makers in business, the Australian Government and the academic community.
The Economic Analytical Unit has produced 44 major reports since its establishment in 1990.
Latest report
Australia and Japan – a remarkable commercial relationship
Japan continues to be a vital partner in Australia’s prosperity, buying more of Australian exports than any other country and supplying much needed imports and investment, according to a new report by DFAT’s Economic Analytical Unit. With much of the media spotlight shifting to China, the report is a timely reminder of the enduring and complementary nature of the Australia-Japan relationship over more than 50 years. The report also examines emerging commercial opportunities, the changing nature of the trade and investment relationship, and the likely impact of longer-term climate, economic and demographic factors on the relationship.
Download the report in PDF format
- Overview
- Section 1 [PDF 1.16 Mb]
- Section 2 [PDF 0.57 Mb]
- Section 3 [PDF 4.12 Mb]
- Section 4 [PDF 0.84 Mb]
- Full report [PDF 5.77 Mb]
The latest trade information is available in the Japan Economic Fact Sheet.
Publications
- Catalogue (external link)
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Contacts
Economic Analytical Unit
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RG Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221
Australia
Tel: +61 2 6261 2237
Fax: +61 2 6261 3493
e-mail: economic.analytical@dfat.gov.au