ChAFTA snapshot infographic

Australia's trade and investment with China in 2013-14

Top 5 exports to China

1. Iron ores and concentrates – $126.7b
2. Natural gas - $18.5b
3. Gold – $6.9b
4. Wool – $2.5b
5. Copper – $1.8b

Australia-China trade

• Total exports - $179.9b
• Total imports - $91.5b
• Total two-way trade - $271.5b
• Share of Australia's total trade - 30.7%

Top 5 imports from China

1. Telecommunications equipment and parts – $8.8b
2. Computers – $8.0b
3. Furniture, mattresses and cushions – $4.1b
4. Prams, toys, games and sporting goods – $3.4b
5. Plastic articles – $2.6b

Australia-China investment 2021

• Australia's investment (stock) in China: $74.8b
• China was the 8th largest destination for Australian investment (stock) abroad in 2021
• China's investment (stock) in Australia: $92b
• China was the 8th largest source of investment (stock) in Australia in 2021