The chart below shows the value of some Australia's trading links in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart compares the value of Australia’s trade with five partners – China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam – over the period from 2012 to 2014, measured in Australian dollars (millions). Overall, China was by far Australia’s largest trading partner throughout the period, and its value increased steadily each year. In contrast, Japan ranked […]