Band 9: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The line graph shows the percentages of Australian exports with four countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant You should write at least 150 words.

The line graph illustrates the percentages of Australian exports to four countries—Japan, the US, China, and India—over the period from 1990 to 2012.

In 1990, Japan was the leading destination for Australian exports, accounting for just above 25%. However, this figure steadily declined throughout the years, reaching around 17% by 2012. The US followed a similar downward trend. Starting at 10% in 1990, its export share gradually decreased, dropping to approximately 5% by 2012.

China, on the other hand, showed a significant rise. Beginning with a low figure of around 2% in 1990, China’s share of Australian exports surged dramatically, surpassing 25% by 2012, making it the largest export market by the end of the period.

India’s export share remained consistently low throughout the 22-year span. Starting near zero in 1990, it gradually increased, but never exceeded 5%, ending just slightly above its starting point in 2012.

In summary, the graph demonstrates a sharp increase in exports to China, a moderate decline in exports to Japan and the US, and consistently low figures for India.