The line graph illustrates the changes in the percentage of Australian exports to four different countries from 1990 to 2012.
It is evident that the export percentage in Japan experienced a rapid decline, while fluctuations can be observed in the United States and India. In contrast, exports to China have seen significant growth. Therefore, these four countries can be divided into two distinct categories: the first category includes Japan and China, which had the highest shipping volumes, while the second category consists of the United States and India, which had the lowest export percentages.
In the first category, Japan initially held the largest share of exports, peaking at 26% in 1990. However, by 2012, this figure had gradually decreased to only 17%. Meanwhile, China’s exports have soared, reaching 28% in 2012, up from a mere 3% at the start of the reporting period.
On the other hand, the second group struggled to maintain consistent sales. The United States began with 11% in 1990, increased to 12% in 2000, but then saw a gradual decline to 5% in 2010. However, by 2012, it experienced a slight increase to 7%. In comparison, India’s export percentage remained stable from the beginning of the record until 2000, before gradually rising to 7% in 2010, only to decline again in 2012.