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Australia Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode AU.EXPORTS.M.NSA.PARTNER-CN

Latest (y/y)10.1%September 2026
Previous (y/y)10.8%August 2026
Level17,101,915 AUD thousandSeptember 2026

Australia Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP) was up 10.1% year on year in September 2026, compared with 10.8% in August 2026.

The level stood at 17,101,915 AUD thousand.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −25.6% (Jul 2022) to 76.1% (Dec 2016), averaging 11.6%.

Australia Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP), annual % change, Jul 1997 – Sep 2026−50%0%50%100%150%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Australia Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP), annual % change, Jul 1997 – Sep 2026. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Australia Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP), level (AUD thousand)0M5M10M15M20M200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Australia Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP), level (AUD thousand).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202617,101,915 AUD thousand10.1
August 202616,014,386 AUD thousand10.8
July 202615,546,080 AUD thousand12.6
June 202618,824,418 AUD thousand16.9
May 202616,471,919 AUD thousand10.5
April 202616,948,353 AUD thousand13.3
March 202617,052,784 AUD thousand12.5
February 202612,856,498 AUD thousand13.6
January 202614,125,691 AUD thousand11.2
December 202517,205,861 AUD thousand4.1
November 202514,785,172 AUD thousand6.5
October 202514,948,091 AUD thousand9.9
September 202515,539,801 AUD thousand12.3
August 202514,458,867 AUD thousand5.4
July 202513,806,058 AUD thousand4.6
June 202516,098,061 AUD thousand1.7
May 202514,906,623 AUD thousand−10.8
April 202514,954,668 AUD thousand−0.04
March 202515,154,117 AUD thousand−4.5
February 202511,312,843 AUD thousand−21.6
January 202512,708,472 AUD thousand−21.1
December 202416,532,477 AUD thousand−9.3
November 202413,882,477 AUD thousand−20.6
October 202413,606,832 AUD thousand−21.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (363 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJuly 1996
Observations363
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsAUD thousand
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high76.1% (Dec 2016)
10-year low−25.6% (Jul 2022)
10-year average11.6%
Source agencyAustralian Bureau of Statistics
Makrognosis codeAU.EXPORTS.M.NSA.PARTNER-CN

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FAQ

What is the current trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP) in Australia?
The latest reading is 10.1% year on year for September 2026, published by Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Australian Bureau of Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code AU.EXPORTS.M.NSA.PARTNER-CN.

Last updated 2026-11-06. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Original title: “Australia - Trade with China (ABS MERCH_EXP)”.