The line graph illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to Japan, the US, China, and India between 1990 and 2012.
In general view, the trends in export percentage to four countries display significant variations over the years, with Japan experiencing a gradual decline, the US recording a fluctuation with a slight decrease, China witnessing a considerable increase, and India observating a steady rise.
Beginning with Japan, Australian exports started at above 25% in 1990, declined gradually with minor fluctuations, ended just about 15% in 2012. The percentage of Australian exports to the US was above 10% in 1990, it fluctuated between 8% and about 11% in the next 9 years before declining to approximately 5% in 2012.
Turning to China, it began at under 5% in 1990, then experienced a sharp rise, especially after 2003, and it surpassed 25% in 2012. Meanwhile, India commenced at just over 0%, it seen a gradual increase, reached its peak at under 10% in 2009, then decreased slowly to about 5% in 2012.