The line graph illustrates the percentage of Australian
exports
to four different countries including Use synonyms
Japan
, the US, Use synonyms
China
and India from 1990 to 2012. Use synonyms
Overall
, Linking Words
exports
to Use synonyms
China
increased significantly over the period, overtaking all other countries by 2012 Use synonyms
while
Linking Words
exports
to Use synonyms
Japan
declined steadily. The US and India showed fluctuations with relatively lower figures.
In 1990, Use synonyms
Japan
was the leading destination for Australian Use synonyms
exports
at about 27%, but Use synonyms
this
figure steadily dropped to around 18% by 2012. Linking Words
In contrast
, Linking Words
exports
to Use synonyms
China
began at just over 2% and rose dramatically, surpassing Use synonyms
Japan
around 2007 and reaching nearly 30% in 2012. The US which started with a moderate share of around 11% experienced a slight dip in the mid-1990s Use synonyms
along with
a brief rise around 2000 and Linking Words
then
a decline to just over 5% in 2012. Indian Linking Words
exports
began below 2% but showed gradual growth, peaking near 8% in 2010 before a slight drop Use synonyms
at the end
.
In summary, Linking Words
China
became Australia's dominant export market by 2012 Use synonyms
while
Linking Words
Japan
, the US, and India saw either declining or modest trends.Use synonyms
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