Australia is the world's largest iron ore exporter and a leading supplier of coal, LNG, lithium and grains.
CapitalCanberra
CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
LanguagesEnglish
RegionAsia-Pacific
Why Australia matters for trade
- Iron ore from the Pilbara
- Metallurgical and thermal coal, LNG
- Wheat, barley and canola exports
What Australia sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Iron ore, Coal, LNG, Gold, Lithium, Alumina, Wheat, Barley, Beef | Refined fuels, Vehicles, Machinery, Urea |
Main ports and routes
Port Hedland, Dampier, Newcastle, Hay Point, Gladstone, Fremantle.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026