2023
Exports
$2.03BWorld Rnk 37 / 219
Flag Rnk 19 / 96
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Iron & steel
1.66Rnk 26 / 1025
2023
Imports
$1.6BWorld Rnk 53 / 224
Flag Rnk 30 / 96
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Australia
-0.28Rnk 75 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Australia exported $2.03B in Iron & steel, making it the 37th largest exporter of Iron & steel in the world. At the same year, Iron & steel was the 19th most exported product in Australia. The main destination of Iron & steel exports from Australia are: United States ($406M), Bangladesh ($262M), India ($186M), Indonesia ($161M), and Vietnam ($151M).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron & steel of Australia between 2022 and 2023 were India ($82.6M), Bangladesh ($74.4M), and Mexico ($24.7M).

Imports In 2023, Australia imported $1.6B in Iron & steel, becoming the 53rd largest importer of Iron & steel in the world. At the same year, Iron & steel was the 30th most imported product in Australia. Australia imports Iron & steel primarily from: China ($374M), Chinese Taipei ($215M), South Korea ($107M), New Zealand ($90.3M), and Indonesia ($70.8M).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron & steel for Australia between 2022 and 2023 were Singapore ($33.2M), Indonesia ($21M), and United Arab Emirates ($17.6M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Volvo (11), CNH Industrial (2), and Ford Motor Company (1) were at the forefront of shipping Iron & steel from Australia to the United States.

Latest Trends

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$2.03B
IMPORTS (2023)$1.6B
NET TRADE (2023)$433M

In 2023, Australia exported $2.03B in Iron & steel. The main destinations of Australia exports on Iron & steel were United States ($406M), Bangladesh ($262M), India ($186M), Indonesia ($161M), and Vietnam ($151M).

In 2023, Australia imported $1.6B in Iron & steel, mainly from China ($374M), Chinese Taipei ($215M), South Korea ($107M), New Zealand ($90.3M), and Indonesia ($70.8M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Iron & steel EXPORT MARKETS FOR Australia WERE (2022 - 2023):
India$82.6M (79.7%)
Bangladesh$74.4M (39.6%)
Mexico$24.7M (95%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Iron & steel BY Australia WERE (2022 - 2023):
United States-$220M (-35.2%)
Vietnam-$131M (-46.4%)
Thailand-$61.6M (-48.3%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Australia's main exporting competitors in Iron & steel were:
China $66.2B
Germany $32.6B
Japan $31.6B
In 2023, Australia's main importing competitors in Iron & steel were:

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Trade Value of Iron & steel by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $60.1M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $124M

Iron & steel’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $60.1M.   Iron & steel’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $124M.

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