The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.

The line chart below illustrates the proportions of Australian exports in comparison to Japan, the United States, China and India over the period from 1990 to 2012.

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the four countries displayed contrasting trends throughout the period, China showed a dramatic increase to become the highest percentage among the others,

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Japan showed minor fluctuation followed by a gradual decline. In 1990, China recorded approximately 3%.

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figure increased consistently each year , reaching around 38% by 2012 , and became the highest among others. Japan,

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, began with about 36% exports in 1990 but showed a year-on-year decrease to around 27% to become the second largest among the others. America started with roughly 12% in 1990

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there were minor fluctuations throughout the period, the

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trend decreased in 2012 , reaching 7%.

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, India exhibited the lowest level among the four countries and displayed a consistent growth in exports , rising steadily to approximately 6% in 2012 and maintaining its level.