Merchandise exports in Australia
Australia: Merchandise exports was 337.58 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, merchandise exports in Australia stood at 337.58 billion current US$.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 79.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Australia peaked at 412.68 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.05 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Australia 25th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.00 billion current US$ | 2.05 billion current US$ | 4.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.86 billion current US$ | 4.77 billion current US$ | 18.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.02 billion current US$ | 20.11 billion current US$ | 37.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.30 billion current US$ | 39.75 billion current US$ | 62.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 106.17 billion current US$ | 63.39 billion current US$ | 187.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 237.34 billion current US$ | 187.68 billion current US$ | 271.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 343.03 billion current US$ | 250.82 billion current US$ | 412.68 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More private sector data for Australia
- Food imports 6.5% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 74.3% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 310.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 36.0% (2025)
- Food exports 13.7% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 9.8% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 90.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 16.4% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 39.3% (2025)
- Commercial service imports 114.43 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Australia?
- Merchandise exports in Australia was 337.58 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 412.68 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.05 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Australia rank for merchandise exports?
- Australia ranks 25th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a resident to a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.