Australia
U.S. Trade with Australia in 2024
Export Market Rank
#17 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.64 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.55 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.54% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Australia in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork & Pork Products | $327.77 Million | 90,697 | $224.46 Million | 90% |
| Dairy Products | $173.13 Million | 45,669 | $163.42 Million | 25% |
| Distilled Spirits | $130.52 Million | --- | $121.92 Million | 4% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $106.46 Million | 24,861 | $92.1 Million | 31% |
| Fresh Fruit | $88.13 Million | 28,603 | $98.09 Million | -22% |
| Essential Oils | $83.6 Million | 865 | $48.8 Million | -1% |
| Food Preparations | $81.02 Million | 5,330 | $111.19 Million | -34% |
| Baked Goods | $59.24 Million | 19,146 | $49.23 Million | -10% |
| Processed Fruit | $53.75 Million | 13,067 | $54.58 Million | -14% |
| Processed Vegetables | $53.26 Million | 37,468 | $60.84 Million | -32% |
Data and Analysis
Australian beef production is forecast to remain at a near record level in 2026, following an estimated record high in 2025. Adult cattle slaughter is similarly expected to ease slightly in 2026 after reaching record levels in 2025.
Stone fruit production in Australia is forecast to decline in marketing year (MY) 2025/26, primarily due to the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) projection of a wetter-than-average spring. If realized, these conditions are expected to negatively affect both yields and fruit quality.
After a challenging start to the winter crop season in the southern production regions—due to low soil moisture and below-average rainfall—widespread rain in the first two weeks of July has improved conditions.
News and Features
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United States issued a joint statement following the conclusion of the 2022 APEC Food Security Ministers Meeting hosted by Thailand.
The Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate will increase and accelerate global innovation research and development on agriculture and food systems in support of climate action.
Seven USDA-led Agricultural Trade Missions are scheduled for next year in continuing efforts to increase export opportunities. USDA Radio’s Rod Bain talks to Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney about the 2020 trade...