05.02.202600:47:53UTC+00Australia Exports Rebound in December

In December 2025, Australian goods exports experienced a 1.0% increase month-on-month, reaching AUD 44.63 billion. This marked a rebound from the previously revised 4.0% decline recorded in November. The growth was primarily attributed to a significant 3.0% boost in metal ores and minerals, which totaled AUD 14.24 billion, up from a 2.3% rise in the preceding month. Furthermore, exports of non-rural goods rose by 1.0% to AUD 31.86 billion, with notable contributions from heightened sales of metal ores and minerals, along with coal, coke, and briquettes (up by 2.9%), and other non-rural categories (up by 3.6%). Additionally, rural goods exports increased by 2.5% to AUD 7.11 billion, propelled by higher shipments of meat and meat preparations (up by 3.4%), other rural goods (up by 3.7%), and wool and sheepskins (up by 3.5%). In contrast, the export of non-monetary gold decreased by 0.9%, amounting to AUD 5.58 billion.