Tasmania's recorded exports exceed imports in value. Tasmania's rich mineral resources and an environment capable of producing far more primary produce than its small domestic population requires is one reason. Another is the understating of import figures, with only direct imports into Tasmania being recorded.
EXCESS OF MERCHANDISE EXPORTS OVER IMPORTS, Tasmania, Value
|
| Years | $m |
|
| 1998-99 | 1,612.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 1,774.9 |
| 2000-01 | 1,911.4 |
| 2001-02 | 1,869.4 |
| 2002-03 | 1,675.2 |
Source: ABS data available on request, International Trade data base. |
This page last updated 21 November 2006