The line graph presented delineates the proportion of Australian exports directed towards four distinct nations over the period from 1990 to 2012.
Overall, the data reveals a significant upward trajectory in Australian exports to China, while exports to Japan exhibited a notable decline. Conversely, exports to the United States and India remained relatively stable.
In detail, Australia’s exports to Japan commenced at 28% in 1990 but experienced a consistent decline, culminating at 15% in 2012. The percentage of exports to the United States displayed a varying pattern, starting at 10% but witnessing fluctuations throughout the years, ultimately stabilizing at 9% in 2012. Such trends highlight a diminished reliance on Japan, accompanied by slight volatility in U.S. exports during the same timeframe.
In stark contrast, there was a remarkable surge in Australian exports to China, which escalated from a mere 4% in 1990 to an impressive 30% by 2012, marking it as the most significant growth among the countries examined. India’s export share, while relatively modest, increased slightly from 4% in 1990 to 6% in both 2010 and 2012. This data indicates that, despite the growth observed in China’s market, Australia’s exports to India have remained stagnant at a low percentage