Band 5+: Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The data illustrates the proportion of Australian exports to four nations between 1990 and 2012.

Overall, it’s clear that in 2012 China became the major country where Australia exports goods but in 1990 this statics was visa versa. In 1990, the Japan was the main exporter. However, this features changed in 2012.

To begin with, in 1990 Australian’s exports to the China sustain around zero per cent. Nevertheless, in 2012 this proportion increased dramatically to approximately 30%. The US and India’s shares in 2012 sustain near five per cent. In 1990 the India’s shares were same as China. The US’s shares were above ten per cent but in 2012 it has decreased around by half.

Additionally, the Japan was the biggest exporter in 1990. In 2012 this data changed and it dropped from around 25% to below 20%. Between 2005 and 2010 were dramatically changes. In the beginning of the 2005 the Japan was still leader but around 2008 the leader became the China.