Often referred to as the Land Down Under, Australia is a resource-rich island nation whose export performance is closely tied to Asia. Its geographic proximity to major economies like China and Japan plays a crucial role in shaping its trade flows. Together, these two markets account for 37.7% of Australia's total export revenue.

In 2025, Australia exported goods worth approximately US$343.8 billion worldwide. This represents a slight 0.5% decline compared to US$345.6 billion in 2021. On a year-over-year basis, export value also dipped by 0.6% from US$345.9 billion.

Regional Breakdown of Exports

From a continental perspective:

· Asia absorbed 75.7% of total Australian exports by value.

· North America accounted for 9.7%.

· Europe received 9%.

· Oceania represented 3.9%, mainly led by New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

· Africa made up 1.1%.

· Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) contributed 0.6%.

Top 25 Destinations for Australian Exports (2025)

Below are 25 countries importing the highest value of Australian goods in 2025, along with their share of total exports:

1.China — US$103.4 billion (30.1%)

2.Japan — $26.2 billion (7.6%)

3.United States — $25.5 billion (7.4%)

4.South Korea — $20.2 billion (5.9%)

5.United Kingdom — $14 billion (4.1%)

6.India — $13.8 billion (4%)

7.Hong Kong — $8.7 billion (2.5%)

8.New Zealand — $8.6 billion (2.5%)

9.Indonesia — $7.5 billion (2.2%)

10.Vietnam — $6.65 billion (1.9%)

11.Taiwan — $6.59 billion (1.9%)

12.Singapore — $5.9 billion (1.7%)

13.Malaysia — $5.7 billion (1.7%)

14.United Arab Emirates — $4 billion (1.2%)

15.Thailand — $3.6 billion (1.1%)

16.Netherlands — $2.9 billion (0.8%)

17.Germany — $2.55 billion (0.7%)

18.Canada — $2.52 billion (0.7%)

19.Philippines — $2.1 billion (0.6%)

20.Papua New Guinea — $1.77 billion (0.5%)

21.Switzerland — $1.77 billion (0.5%)

22.Bahrain — $1.43 billion (0.4%)

23.Belgium — $1.39 billion (0.4%)

24.Bangladesh — $1.22 billion (0.4%)

25.South Africa — $1.19 billion (0.3%)

Collectively, these 25 partners absorbed 81.2% of Australia's total exports in 2025.

Fastest-Growing Export Markets

The countries increasing their purchases of Australian goods most rapidly were:

· United Kingdom (+122.6%)

· United States (+65.1%)

· Canada (+42.8%)

· Switzerland (+29.7%)

· Germany (+16.9%)

Finding Suppliers in Australia

For businesses looking to enter the Australian export market, identifying trustworthy suppliers is a critical first step. Platforms like Tendata offer advanced search tools, including keyword filters and HS code analysis, allowing users to locate verified buyers and suppliers, review procurement trends, and access contact information — significantly shortening the time needed to explore the market.

For example, when analyzing milk demand in Australia, Tendata's system can quickly generate a ranking of leading suppliers for 2024. The top companies include:

1.SAPUTO DAIRY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (11.98%, $29.14M)

2.INTERFOOD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (8.96%, $21.79M)

3.FONTERRA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (8.82%, $21.44M)

4.RIDDOCH TRADING PTY LTD (6.48%, $15.76M)

5.BEGA CHEESE LIMITED (6.26%, $15.21M)

6.BURRA FOODS PTY LTD (4.01%, $9.74M)

7.PURE DALE PTE LTD (3.71%, $9.01M)

8.FRESTINE DAIRY AUSTRALIA PTY (3.71%, $8.88M)

9.PACTUM DAIRY GROUP PTY LTD (3.65%, $8.37M)

10.HOOGWEGT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (3.44%, $7.61M)

Whether you are an experienced exporter or just entering international trade, leveraging Australian export statistics can reveal promising opportunities. To learn more about Australia's export data or request a free online demo, contact Tendata for detailed insights.