The line graph illustrates the proportion of Australian exports to four countries (Japan, the United States, China, and India) between 1990 and 2012.
Overall, Japan was the country that imported the most from Australia, followed by the United States, which saw a decline by the end of the period. Meanwhile, exports to China and India increased towards the end of the observed years.
Australian exports to Japan started at just over 25% but significantly declined in 1995. By 2012, the proportion had decreased steadily to around 17%, making Japan the second-highest in importation. In contrast, the United States showed a fluctuating trend but ultimately decreased, landing at approximately 7% by the end of the period.
On the other hand, Australian exports to China rose significantly, reaching a peak of over 25% in 2012, up from just 3% in the early years. For India, exports remained stable in the first three years but hit a low of around 7% in 2010, before slightly declining to 5% by 2012.