The line graph compares the share of Australian exports sent to
Japan
, the US, Use synonyms
China
and India between 1990 and 2012.
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Overall
, Linking Words
China
shows an upward trend Use synonyms
that is
both steep and sustained, eventually becoming the prevailing market. Linking Words
Japan
, once dominant, underwent a steady decline and Use synonyms
then
stabilised. The US fluctuated before dipping markedly in the late 2000s, Linking Words
while
India accounted for only a small portion throughout, though it rose in the 2000s.
In detail, exports to Linking Words
Japan
fell significantly from about 26% in 1990 to 20% in 1995, Use synonyms
then
to roughly 18% in 2000–2005, before edging down to around 17% in 2010 and 2012. Linking Words
China
, Use synonyms
by contrast
, grew from roughly 2% in 1990 to 5% in 2000, accelerated to about 11% in 2005, Linking Words
then
surged to 25% in 2010, peaking near 28% in 2012. The US started at around 11%, slipped to 8% in 1995, recovered to about 11% by 2000, and Linking Words
then
plunged to roughly 5% in 2010 before a modest rise to 7% in 2012. India remained negligible until 2000 (about 1%), after which it increased gradually to around 6–7% in 2010, followed by a slight drop to approximately 5% in 2012.
In sum, Australia’s export profile shifted decisively towards Linking Words
China
over the period, Use synonyms
while
the relative importance of Linking Words
Japan
and the US declined.Use synonyms