The two line graphs depict the import trends of New Zealand from Australia and Japan over a decade, specifically from 1994 to 2004.
Overall, imports from Australia exhibited a consistent upward trajectory, culminating in a significant peak, whereas the trend for imports from Japan demonstrated notable fluctuations, including a marked decline by the end of the period.
In 1994, New Zealand’s imports from Australia stood at approximately NZ$ 4000 million, leading Japan’s imports, which were recorded at around NZ$ 3000 million. A noteworthy rise occurred in Australian imports, which escalated steadily, reaching NZ$ 8000 million by 2003. The most substantial growth was observed between 2000 and 2001, where imports surged dramatically from NZ$ 5500 million to over NZ$ 7000 million. The trajectory indicates a strong and sustained demand for Australian goods throughout the ten-year span.
Conversely, imports from Japan experienced significant volatility. Following a peak of NZ$ 8000 million in 1996, the trend shifted sharply downward, declining to approximately NZ$ 2000 million by 2004. This downward trend was particularly pronounced from 1997 onwards when imports began a gradual decline, reflecting a steady decrease in New Zealand’s reliance on Japanese goods. By the end of the observed period, imports from Japan had diminished considerably, starkly contrasting with the robust growth seen in imports from Australia.