Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Australia
Australia: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 645.94 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Australia recorded 645.94 billion current LCU for exports of goods and services in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 98.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Australia peaked at 688.09 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.15 billion current LCU, in 1960.
Australia ranks 89th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Australia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.15 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 2.18 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 2.48 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 2.50 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1964 | 3.17 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 1965 | 3.06 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 1966 | 3.15 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 3.50 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 3.59 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 3.91 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 4.78 billion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1971 | 5.10 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 5.70 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 7.04 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 7.92 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1975 | 10.16 billion current LCU | +28.2% |
| 1976 | 11.25 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 13.47 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 1978 | 14.29 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 16.97 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1980 | 22.09 billion current LCU | +30.2% |
| 1981 | 22.68 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 23.77 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 25.71 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 28.97 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1985 | 35.85 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1986 | 39.06 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 44.26 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 51.78 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 55.67 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 61.17 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 66.57 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 70.51 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 77.92 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1994 | 83.86 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 88.61 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 99.92 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 106.48 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 115.24 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 113.76 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 128.49 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 156.71 billion current LCU | +22.0% |
| 2002 | 156.79 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 153.05 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 148.30 billion current LCU | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 168.66 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2006 | 198.45 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 219.80 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 237.68 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 290.27 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 2010 | 258.21 billion current LCU | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 304.10 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 322.56 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 307.09 billion current LCU | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 337.26 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 325.91 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 319.62 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 373.62 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 403.30 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 470.47 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 476.13 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 460.06 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 595.01 billion current LCU | +29.3% |
| 2023 | 688.09 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2024 | 659.86 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 645.94 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 645.94 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 136.72 billion current LCU, 4.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Australia's 645.94 billion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 108.51 billion current LCU, 6.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.97 billion current LCU | 2.15 billion current LCU | 3.91 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.67 billion current LCU | 4.78 billion current LCU | 16.97 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.99 billion current LCU | 22.09 billion current LCU | 55.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 88.40 billion current LCU | 61.17 billion current LCU | 115.24 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 185.82 billion current LCU | 128.49 billion current LCU | 290.27 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 342.21 billion current LCU | 258.21 billion current LCU | 470.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 587.52 billion current LCU | 460.06 billion current LCU | 688.09 billion current LCU | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Australia?
- Exports of goods and services in Australia was 645.94 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 688.09 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Australia rank for exports of goods and services?
- Australia ranks 89th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.