Australia’s goods exports dropped 2.7% month-on-month to AUD 43.93 billion in March 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 4.2% rise in the previous month, mainly driven by other rural products. Rural exports plunged 11.6% to AUD 6.32 billion, weighed down by declines in meat and meat preparations (-2.9%), other rural goods (-23.1%), cereal grains and cereal preparations (-6.0%), and wool and sheepskins (-8.9%). Also, non-monetary gold exports dropped 6.1% to AUD 7.42 billion due to lower global gold prices, which fell over 10% in March, the steepest decline since June 2013. Meanwhile, non-rural shipments edged up 0.3% to AUD 30.14 billion, boosted by higher sales of other mineral fuels (4.6%), metals (3.0%), machinery (12.6%), and goods procured in ports by carriers (35.3%). By contrast, sales fell for metal ores and minerals (-1.4%), coal, coke, and briquettes (-1.8%), transport equipment (-6.2%), and other manufactures (-2.0%). source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Exports in Australia increased to 45649 AUD Million in February from 43524 AUD Million in January of 2026. Exports in Australia averaged 12992.08 AUD Million from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 55178.00 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 May of 2026.

Exports in Australia increased to 45649 AUD Million in February from 43524 AUD Million in January of 2026. Exports in Australia is expected to be 45900.00 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
2026-04-02 12:30 AM
Exports MoM
Feb 4.9% -1.6%
2026-05-07 01:30 AM
Exports MoM
Mar -2.7% 4.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1841.00 5026.00 AUD Million Mar 2026
Capital Flows 8027.00 35974.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Current Account -21093.00 -18340.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Exports MoM 43929.00 45143.00 AUD Million Mar 2026
External Debt 2750722.00 2718226.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 54712.00 77930.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Imports MoM 45770.00 40118.00 AUD Million Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 117.00 116.50 points Mar 2026
Tourist Arrivals 818990.00 943220.00 Mar 2026


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
43929.00 45143.00 55178.00 359.00 1971 - 2026 AUD Million Monthly
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News Stream
Australia Exports Fall 2.7% in March
Australia’s goods exports dropped 2.7% month-on-month to AUD 43.93 billion in March 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 4.2% rise in the previous month, mainly driven by other rural products. Rural exports plunged 11.6% to AUD 6.32 billion, weighed down by declines in meat and meat preparations (-2.9%), other rural goods (-23.1%), cereal grains and cereal preparations (-6.0%), and wool and sheepskins (-8.9%). Also, non-monetary gold exports dropped 6.1% to AUD 7.42 billion due to lower global gold prices, which fell over 10% in March, the steepest decline since June 2013. Meanwhile, non-rural shipments edged up 0.3% to AUD 30.14 billion, boosted by higher sales of other mineral fuels (4.6%), metals (3.0%), machinery (12.6%), and goods procured in ports by carriers (35.3%). By contrast, sales fell for metal ores and minerals (-1.4%), coal, coke, and briquettes (-1.8%), transport equipment (-6.2%), and other manufactures (-2.0%).
2026-05-07
Australia Exports Hit 4-Month High
Australia’s goods exports grew 4.9% month-on-month to a four-month high of AUD 45.65 billion in February 2026, recovering from an upwardly revised 1.6% fall in the previous month. Rural exports rose 13.9% to AUD 7.35 billion, supported by sharp increases in meat and meat preparations (26.8%), other rural goods (15.5%), and wool and sheepskins (13.1%). Also, non-monetary gold exports surged 29.9% to AUD 7.90 billion, supported by stronger global demand for safe-haven assets and favorable price movements. By contrast, non-rural shipments fell 1.9% to AUD 30.35 billion, dragged down by lower sales of metal ores and minerals (-4.8%), other mineral fuels (-4.6%), metals (-9.2%), and transport equipment (-5.0%).
2026-04-02
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


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