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ChAFTA snapshot infographic

Infographic: Australia's trade and investment with China in 2013-4. See text alternative below.

Australia's trade and investment with China in 2013-14

Top 5 exports to China

  1. Iron ores and concentrates – $126.7b
  2. Natural gas - $18.5b
  3. Gold – $6.9b
  4. Wool – $2.5b
  5. Copper – $1.8b

Australia-China trade

  • Total exports - $179.9b
  • Total imports - $91.5b
  • Total two-way trade - $271.5b
  • Share of Australia's total trade - 30.7%

Top 5 imports from China

  1. Telecommunications equipment and parts – $8.8b
  2. Computers – $8.0b
  3. Furniture, mattresses and cushions – $4.1b
  4. Prams, toys, games and sporting goods – $3.4b
  5. Plastic articles – $2.6b

Australia-China investment 2021

  • Australia's investment (stock) in China: $74.8b
  • China was the 8th largest destination for Australian investment (stock) abroad in 2021
  • China's investment (stock) in Australia: $92b
  • China was the 8th largest source of investment (stock) in Australia in 2021
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