The line graph illustrates the proportion of Australian exports to Japan, the United States, China, and India from 1990 to 2012, measured in percentage.
Overall, China and India started at nearly the same level, but China steadily increased and reached its peak value, while India remained at its all-time lowest value. Japan, initially the highest importer, saw a reduction in its share over time but maintained a similar pattern. In contrast, the United States exhibited fluctuations in its import levels.
In 1990, Japan held the largest share of Australian exports at 28%. Over the span of five years, this figure gradually decreased to 20% in 1995, and further declined to 18% by 2012. In contrast, China started with just 3% in 1990 when Japan had its highest import share. However, as Japan’s imports declined, China experienced growth, rising to 5% in 2000 and climbing to 30% by 2012.
Additionally, India began with a 2% share while the US held 13% in 1990. However, by 2012, both countries ended with almost the same values, with the US at 8% and India at 6%. By the end of the period, the US had reduced its share while India saw a slight increase