China–Australia Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Australia trade reached $201.3B in January–September 2026, +33.9% year on year. China exported $65.9B and imported $135.4B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Australia
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $13.0B | 19.7% | +33.8% | $14.4B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $9.9B | 15.1% | +71.4% | $7.8B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $9.2B | 13.9% | +14.2% | $11.1B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $3.2B | 4.9% | +10.1% | $4.1B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $2.7B | 4.1% | +24.9% | $3.0B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $2.7B | 4.1% | +19.9% | $3.1B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $1.9B | 2.9% | +4.6% | $2.4B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $1.9B | 2.9% | -10.9% | $2.8B |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $1.9B | 2.9% | +28.6% | $2.1B |
| HS 76Aluminium | $1.6B | 2.5% | +34.1% | $1.7B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $7.2B | 10.9% | +108.4% | $4.6B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $3.5B | 5.4% | +65.4% | $3.5B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $3.0B | 4.5% | +11.4% | $3.7B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $2.0B | 3.0% | +12.3% | $2.8B |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $1.9B | 2.9% | -10.9% | $2.8B |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $1.8B | 2.7% | +31.5% | $1.9B |
| HS 8544Insulated electric conductors | $1.3B | 2.0% | +58.0% | $1.2B |
| HS 9403Furniture | $1.3B | 2.0% | +14.3% | $1.6B |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $986M | 1.5% | +49.4% | $976M |
| HS 7308Steel structures and structural parts | $947M | 1.4% | +46.4% | $894M |
Top China Imports from Australia
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $64.3B | 47.5% | +5.4% | $83.9B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $31.3B | 23.1% | +364.4% | $8.8B |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $17.4B | 12.8% | +26.1% | $18.8B |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $6.3B | 4.7% | +200.0% | $3.1B |
| HS 10Cereals | $3.1B | 2.3% | +39.3% | $2.6B |
| HS 02Meat and offal | $2.5B | 1.9% | +7.3% | $2.8B |
| HS 51Wool and animal hair | $1.5B | 1.1% | +45.3% | $1.4B |
| HS 74Copper | $1.3B | 0.9% | +45.0% | $1.2B |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $889M | 0.7% | +689.8% | $247M |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $608M | 0.5% | -8.6% | $913M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $56.8B | 42.0% | +5.2% | $74.3B |
| HS 7108Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder | $31.3B | 23.1% | +365.2% | $8.7B |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $10.1B | 7.5% | +21.1% | $11.1B |
| HS 2701Coal | $7.1B | 5.3% | +42.7% | $7.2B |
| HS 2530Miscellaneous mineral substances | $5.8B | 4.3% | +191.8% | $2.9B |
| HS 1003Barley | $2.1B | 1.6% | +53.8% | $1.5B |
| HS 2606Aluminium ores and concentrates (bauxite) | $1.7B | 1.2% | -17.3% | $2.6B |
| HS 0202Meat of bovine animals, frozen | $1.5B | 1.1% | +9.8% | $1.6B |
| HS 5101Raw wool, not carded or combed | $1.5B | 1.1% | +45.4% | $1.4B |
| HS 2603Copper ores and concentrates | $1.3B | 1.0% | -0.6% | $1.9B |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Australia
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
331 products qualify
- 1 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870380 Exports$4.6B Increase+$2.9B YoY+159%
- 2 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$3.4B Increase+$1.4B YoY+68%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$1.4B Increase+$960M YoY+237%
- 4 Electric conductors, for a voltage ≤ 1000 V, insulated, not fitted with connectors, n.e.s.HS 854449 Exports$820M Increase+$337M YoY+70%
- 5 Static convertersHS 850440 Exports$791M Increase+$277M YoY+54%
- 6 Boards, cabinets and similar combinations of apparatus for electric control or the distribution of electricity, for a voltage ≤ 1000 VHS 853710 Exports$314M Increase+$148M YoY+89%
China–Australia Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $65.9B | $135.4B | $201.3B | -$69.4B | +33.9% | No. 8 |
| 2025 (full year) | $76.3B | $131.2B | $207.5B | -$54.9B | -1.9% | No. 9 |
| 2024 (full year) | $70.7B | $140.8B | $211.5B | -$70.0B | -8.0% | No. 9 |
| 2023 (full year) | $73.8B | $156.2B | $230.0B | -$82.4B | +4.5% | No. 7 |
| 2022 (full year) | $77.9B | $142.2B | $220.1B | -$64.2B | -3.6% | No. 8 |
| 2021 (full year) | $65.5B | $162.9B | $228.4B | -$97.4B | +33.4% | No. 8 |
| 2020 (full year) | $53.5B | $117.7B | $171.2B | -$64.2B | +1.0% | No. 8 |
| 2019 (full year) | $48.2B | $121.3B | $169.5B | -$73.1B | +10.7% | No. 7 |
| 2018 (full year) | $47.3B | $105.8B | $153.1B | -$58.5B | — | No. 7 |
China Export Product Pages for Australia
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Official product name
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)
Official product name
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)
About China–Australia trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Australia in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Australia goods trade totaled $201.3B: China exported $65.9B and imported $135.4B, a China trade deficit of $69.4B (+33.9% vs the same months of 2025). Australia ranked No. 8 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Australia in 2025?
In 2025, China–Australia goods trade totaled $207.5B: China exported $76.3B and imported $131.2B, a China trade deficit of $54.9B (-1.9% vs 2024). Australia ranked No. 9 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Australia in 2024?
In 2024, China–Australia goods trade totaled $211.5B: China exported $70.7B and imported $140.8B, a China trade deficit of $70.0B (-8.0% vs 2023). Australia ranked No. 9 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Australia?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Australia by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $13.0B, 19.7% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $9.9B, 15.1% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $9.2B, 13.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $7.2B); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $3.5B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $3.0B).
What does China export to Australia in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Australia by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $14.4B, 18.9% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $11.1B, 14.6% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $7.8B, 10.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $4.6B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $3.7B); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $3.5B).
What does China import from Australia?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Australia by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $64.3B, 47.5% of the total); Precious stones, metals and jewellery (HS 71, $31.3B, 23.1% of the total); Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $17.4B, 12.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Iron ores and concentrates (HS 2601, $56.8B); Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder (HS 7108, $31.3B); Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $10.1B).
What is China’s trade balance with Australia?
China's goods trade balance with Australia was -$69.4B in January–September 2026, compared with -$42.2B in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$54.9B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Australia bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/australia/, accessed 2026-11-11.