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Australia is a prosperous and industrialized nation with a stable economy. Underpinning Australia's strong economy is its open and transparent trade and investment environment, and trade and economic links with emerging economies, particularly in Asia.

The Australian consumer foodservice industry is valued at A$60 (US$44) billion.

Global lentil exports in 2020 jumped from $1 billion to $2.6 billion compared to the year before. Canada and Australia led the surge, accounting for more than three-fourths of the exports. Lentil exports peaked at $2.7 billion in 2015 but drifted lower through 2019, primarily due to reduced shipments from Canada to India and Turkey and from the United States to Canada and India.

All foods sold in Australia must comply with a range of laws designed to protect consumer, plant, and animal health.

This report lists examples of the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of Australia for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products.

Health, wellness, and the environment continue to be key purchasing factors for Australian consumers.

The import tariffs and quotas for some Australian and New Zealand dairy products (including whole milk powder, whey, cheese, and anhydrous milk) were removed on January 1, 2021.