Gold in Australia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Australia exported $29B in Gold, making it the 6th largest exporter of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 4th most exported product in Australia. The main destination of Gold exports from Australia are: China ($8.56B), Hong Kong ($5.85B), Switzerland ($5.31B), India ($2.35B), and United Kingdom ($2.15B).

The fastest growing export markets for Gold of Australia between 2022 and 2023 were Switzerland ($2.29B), United Kingdom ($2.12B), and Hong Kong ($1.94B).

Imports In 2023, Australia imported $5.77B in Gold, becoming the 14th largest importer of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 7th most imported product in Australia. Australia imports Gold primarily from: Papua New Guinea ($1.79B), United States ($1.6B), New Zealand ($466M), Laos ($350M), and Mali ($308M).

The fastest growing import markets in Gold for Australia between 2022 and 2023 were United States ($684M), Papua New Guinea ($186M), and Canada ($145M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$29B

IMPORTS (2023)$5.77B

NET TRADE (2023)$23.2B

In 2023, Australia exported $29B in Gold. The main destinations of Australia exports on Gold were China ($8.56B), Hong Kong ($5.85B), Switzerland ($5.31B), India ($2.35B), and United Kingdom ($2.15B).

In 2023, Australia imported $5.77B in Gold, mainly from Papua New Guinea ($1.79B), United States ($1.6B), New Zealand ($466M), Laos ($350M), and Mali ($308M).