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


Graph Image for Monthly Merchandise Trade, WA



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


  • In November 2011, the value of WA goods exported overseas was $9,630 million, a decline of 12.5% on the October 2011 value of $11,011 million. WA accounted for 42.9% of total Australian exports in November 2011.
  • At the same time, the value of goods imported into WA was $2,547 million, a decrease of 14.5% on the October 2011 value of $2,980 million.
  • In 2009-10 the top five overseas exports from WA were Iron ore and concentrates (SITC 281), Non-monetary gold (SITC 971), Petroleum oils (incl. crude) (SITC 333), Natural gas (SITC 343) and Wheat (SITC 041).
  • In 2009-10 the top five overseas imports into WA were Non-monetary gold (SITC 971), Petroleum oils and oils (incl. crude) (SITC 333), Petroleum oils (excl. crude) (SITC 334), Air conditioners and fans (SITC 743) and Motor cars (SITC 781). Non-monetary gold, in the form of leaf, foil, bullion and other fabricated gold products (including granules), is imported into WA for processing before being exported in a different form.


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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.