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Population as of 2020: 25.6 million 54 of 193
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Region: Southeast Asia
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $1.752 trillion 13 of 193
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Top Exports
Australia exported roughly **$380–400 billion in goods in 2024**, with a structure heavily dominated by **natural resources—especially minerals and energy—along with key agricultural exports**. | Rank | Export Category | Notes | | ---- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | 1 | **Mineral fuels (coal, LNG)** | Largest category; major supplier to Asia. | | 2 | **Ores, slag & ash (iron ore)** | Australia is the world’s largest iron ore exporter. | | 3 | **Precious metals (gold)** | Major gold exporter. | | 4 | **Agricultural products** | Wheat, beef, wool. | | 5 | **Natural gas (LNG)** | Key energy export to Japan, China, Korea. | | 6 | **Meat (beef, lamb)** | High-quality protein exports. | | 7 | **Metals (aluminum, copper)** | Industrial raw materials. | | 8 | **Minerals (bauxite, nickel)** | Important mining exports. | | 9 | **Education-related goods/services inputs** | (Goods-linked components like materials—not services). | | 10 | **Chemicals** | Smaller but present sector. | Key individual export products (by value) | Rank | Product | Estimated Value (USD) | | ---- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------- | | 11 | **Iron ore & concentrates** | ~$90–120 billion | | 12 | **Coal (thermal & metallurgical)** | ~$70–90 billion | | 13 | **Liquefied natural gas (LNG)** | ~$60–80 billion | | 14 | **Gold** | ~$20–30 billion | | 15 | **Aluminum ores (bauxite) & alumina** | ~$10–20 billion | | 16 | **Beef** | ~$10–15 billion | | 17 | **Wheat** | ~$10–15 billion | | 18 | **Copper ores & concentrates** | ~$10–15 billion | | 19 | **Wool** | ~$3–5 billion | | 20 | **Wine & agricultural products** | ~$3–5 billion | Key Takeaways * **Resource superpower:** Australia’s exports are dominated by **minerals and energy**. * **China-driven demand:** Iron ore exports are heavily tied to Chinese steel production. * **Energy exports critical:** Coal and LNG are among the **largest global energy trade flows**. * **Agriculture still important:** Beef, wheat, and wool remain key exports. Top Importers of Australia’s Exports | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **China** | By far the largest market; iron ore, coal, LNG. | | 2 | **Japan** | Energy (LNG, coal) and minerals. | | 3 | **South Korea** | Energy and industrial raw materials. | | 4 | **India** | Coal and growing energy demand. | | 5 | **United States** | Gold, beef, and industrial goods. | | 6 | **Taiwan** | LNG and industrial inputs. | | 7 | **Singapore** | Trade hub; fuels and commodities. | | 8 | **Indonesia** | Energy and agricultural trade. | | 9 | **Malaysia** | LNG and industrial materials. | | 10 | **Vietnam** | Growing market; coal and raw materials. | Key Patterns * **China dominates**: * Often accounts for **30%+ of Australia’s exports**, especially iron ore. * **Asia-centered trade**: * Most top partners are **Asian economies** dependent on imported energy and raw materials. * **Commodity-driven relationships**: * Exports are mainly **minerals, energy, and agricultural goods**. * **Energy exports are key**: * Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan rely heavily on Australia for **LNG and coal**.
