1367.0 - State and Territory Statistical Indicators, 2011  
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VALUE OF IMPORTS/EXPORTS


Graph Image for Monthly Merchandise Trade, NSW



Graph Image for Merchandise trade, top 5 commodities, 2009-10, NSW


  • In November 2011, the value of NSW goods exported overseas was $3,405 million, a decrease of 3.0% on the October 2011 value of $3,510 million.
  • At the same time, the value of goods imported into NSW was $7,956 million, an increase of 2.5% on the October 2011 value of $7,764 million and the highest since October 2008.
  • In 2009-10 the top five overseas exports from NSW were Coal (SITC 321), Copper ores and concentrates (SITC 283), Aluminium (SITC 684), Medicaments (SITC 542) and Petroleum oils (excl. crude) (SITC 334).
  • In 2009-10 the top five overseas imports into NSW were Medicaments (SITC 542), Telecommunications equipment (SITC 764), Motor cars (SITC 781), Automatic data processing equipment (SITC 752) and Petroleum oils (incl. crude) (SITC 333).


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International merchandise trade statistics are compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics from information submitted by exporters and importers or their agents to the Australian Customs Service (Customs). These statistics represent movements of commodities imported directly from or exported to overseas destinations. Interstate trade movements are not included. International trade statistics are used extensively to monitor Australia's export and import performance and they are a key input to Australia's balance of payments and national accounts statistics.