Trade and economic data and publications
Australia's two way trade in goods and services was worth more than $560 billion in 2008 — a vital component of Australia's economic prosperity.
What is the composition of Australia’s trade? How many countries does Australia trade with? What are Australia's top 10 trading partners? Which regions are most important to Australia's trade?
In the following pages, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides the answers to these questions and more: a wealth of trade-related information, statistics and analysis at your fingertips. These services include:
- Individual trade and economic Fact Sheets for over 170 countries and regions
- Periodical statistical publications with comparative data on previous years
- In-depth analysis of trends and patterns in Australia’s trade, and
- An individualised Statistical Information Service to answer your trade inquiries.
Snapshot of trade statistics
- Monthly Trade Data - December 2009 (PDF - 50 KB)
- Direction of Merchandise Exports - 2008-09 (PDF)
- Direction of Merchandise Imports - 2008-09 (PDF)
More information
For further trade statistical information which can be customised to your specifications, contact: StatsSection@dfat.gov.au or phone +61 2 6261 3186.