Australia - Imports of Goods
Australia: Imports of Goods
| Mnemonic | TRIG.IAUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | Mil. AUD, SA | |
| Adjustments | Seasonally Adjusted | |
| Monthly | 0.81 % | |
| Data | Apr 2026 | -45,400 |
| Mar 2026 | -45,035 | |
Series Information
| Source | Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) |
| Release | Foreign Trade |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Start Date | 7/31/1971 |
| End Date | 4/30/2026 |
Australia: Trade
| Reference | Last | Previous | Units | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of Goods | Apr 2026 | 47,191 | 44,011 | Mil. AUD, SA | Monthly |
| Imports of Goods | Apr 2026 | -45,400 | -45,035 | Mil. AUD, SA | Monthly |
| Current Account Balance | 2026 Q1 | -27,123 | -23,043 | Mil. AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Exports of Goods and Services | 2026 Q1 | 169,023 | 171,100 | Mil. AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Imports of Goods and Services | 2026 Q1 | 171,464 | 170,034 | Mil. AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Net Exports | 2026 Q1 | -2,441 | 1,066 | Mil. AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Real Exports of Goods and Services | 2026 Q1 | 171,755 | 173,606 | Mil. Ch. FY 2024 AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Real Imports of Goods and Services | 2026 Q1 | 167,881 | 164,494 | Mil. Ch. FY 2024 AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Real Net Exports | 2026 Q1 | 3,874 | 9,112 | Mil. Ch. FY 2024 AUD, SA | Quarterly |
| Balance of Goods | Aug 2023 | 9,640 | 7,324 | Mil. AUD, SA | Monthly |
Release Information
In Australia, International Trade in Goods and Services (Foreign Trade) statistics are compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Provides estimates for 15 months of the major aggregates for, and the balance on, international trade in goods and services (balance of payments basis) in both seasonally adjusted and trend estimates terms. In addition it provides more detailed commodity statistics for both goods and services in original terms, with goods provided on balance of payments and international trade basis, together with year-to-date information. More detailed services statistics, in seasonally adjusted and trend terms on a monthly basis, as well as original terms on a quarterly basis are also provided. Merchandise imports and exports are provided at one and two digit SITC level with selected commodities at three digit level.
The data is updated monthly.
- Measurement: Millions of Australian dollars (Mil. AUD)
- Adjustments:
- Trend
- Seasonally adjusted (SA)
- Not seasonally adjusted (NSA)
- Native frequency: Monthly
- Start dates:
- 1971m7
- 1988m1
Merchandise trade statistics on a recorded trade basis are compiled from information submitted by exporters and importers or their agents to the Australian Customs Service (ACS). Adjustments for coverage, timing and valuation are made to recorded trade data to convert them to a balance of payments basis. The main source for services data is the quarterly Survey of International Trade in Services.
Yes. Data is revised when new data becomes available each month.
Further reading
At the source:
- 5368.0 - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, Dec 2008
- 1269.0 - Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC), Second Edition
At IMF (SDDS):
- Merchandise trade (Mar 2023)
- Sep 2005 - Initial version.
- 10 Nov 2023, Phillip Thorne - Properties, Further reading.