Trade lane

What Australia buys from Japan.

Australia imported USD 15bn of manufactured and processed goods from Japan in 2024, up 6 per cent on 2022. That is 7 per cent of everything Australia imported in these lines, and Japan is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Japan dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 15bnfrom Japan in 2024 (USD 15bn in 2022)
7 per centof Australia's imports in these lines, USD 225bn from every source
467product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3Japan's rank among Australia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Australia paid Japan for it at the border, Japan's share of everything Australia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 85 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Australia's imports44 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 3.4bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,648 a tonne, 144,001 tonnes
    USD 3.1bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Australia's imports61 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,169 a tonne, 174,991 tonnes
    USD 2.7bnin 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333

    Share of Australia's imports43 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,270 a tonne, 56,517 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Australia's imports14 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 780m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,845 a tonne, 53,079 tonnes
    USD 947min 2024
  5. 5

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Australia's imports86 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 566m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,410 a tonne, 73,112 tonnes
    USD 542min 2024
  6. 6

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machinesHS 401180

    Share of Australia's imports52 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 452m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,562 a tonne, 97,306 tonnes
    USD 541min 2024
  7. 7

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Australia's imports31 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 325m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 69,777 a tonne, 6,866 tonnes
    USD 479min 2024
  8. 8

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423

    Share of Australia's imports58 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 351m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,256 a tonne, 46,860 tonnes
    USD 434min 2024
  9. 9

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Australia's imports19 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 308m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,955 a tonne, 26,014 tonnes
    USD 337min 2024
  10. 10

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360

    Share of Australia's imports41 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changefrom USD 15m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 12,311 a tonne, 27,056 tonnes
    USD 333min 2024
  11. 11

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Australia's imports38 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 486m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,721 a tonne, 54,492 tonnes
    USD 312min 2024
  12. 12

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Australia's imports5 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changefrom USD 15m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 16,352 a tonne, 11,062 tonnes
    USD 181min 2024
  13. 13

    Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 281512

    Share of Australia's imports16 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 338m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 322 a tonne, 550,118 tonnes
    USD 177min 2024
  14. 14

    Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149

    Share of Australia's imports13 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 136m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,810 a tonne, 16,566 tonnes
    USD 163min 2024
  15. 15

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210

    Share of Australia's imports41 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,238 a tonne, 9,334 tonnes
    USD 133min 2024
  16. 16

    Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399

    Share of Australia's imports36 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 127m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 72,738 a tonne, 1,695 tonnes
    USD 123min 2024
  17. 17

    Front-end shovel loadersHS 842951

    Share of Australia's imports14 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,457 a tonne, 21,648 tonnes
    USD 118min 2024
  18. 18

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changeup 258 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 133,458 a tonne, 767 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  19. 19

    Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840721

    Share of Australia's imports64 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 35,607 a tonne, 2,278 tonnes
    USD 81min 2024
  20. 20

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Australia's imports8 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,168 a tonne, 17,498 tonnes
    USD 73min 2024
  21. 21

    Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)HS 252310

    Share of Australia's imports48 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 99m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 48 a tonne, 1,505,353 tonnes
    USD 73min 2024
  22. 22

    Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410

    Share of Australia's imports6 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,843 a tonne, 6,645 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  23. 23

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Australia's imports11 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,269 a tonne, 4,404 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
  24. 24

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Australia's imports10 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,350 a tonne, 12,241 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  25. 25

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Australia's imports8 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 88,822 a tonne, 731 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  26. 26

    Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720

    Share of Australia's imports10 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 107m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,648 a tonne, 13,136 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  27. 27

    Heaters: instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposesHS 841911

    Share of Australia's imports61 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,435 a tonne, 2,497 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 730210

    Share of Australia's imports67 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,088 a tonne, 44,953 tonnes
    USD 49min 2024
  29. 29

    Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material...HS 900211

    Share of Australia's imports39 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 807,864 a tonne, 55 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  30. 30

    Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589

    Share of Australia's imports6 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 292,765 a tonne, 151 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  31. 31

    Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893

    Share of Australia's imports4 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 38min 2024
  32. 32

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Australia's imports5 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,734 a tonne, 2,147 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  33. 33

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 35min 2024
  34. 34

    Vehicles: bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705HS 870810

    Share of Australia's imports16 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,427 a tonne, 1,596 tonnes
    USD 34min 2024
  35. 35

    Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819

    Share of Australia's imports12 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 704,631 a tonne, 48 tonnes
    USD 34min 2024
  36. 36

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 93 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,641 a tonne, 18,932 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  37. 37

    Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track layingHS 842911

    Share of Australia's imports26 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,614 a tonne, 4,646 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  38. 38

    Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)HS 851220

    Share of Australia's imports12 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 82,254 a tonne, 372 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  39. 39

    Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390

    Share of Australia's imports7 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,261 a tonne, 7,085 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
  40. 40

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without...HS 871150

    Share of Australia's imports13 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 62,927 a tonne, 427 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  41. 41

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of Australia's imports7 per cent, 72 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 77,920 a tonne, 320 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  42. 42

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity exceeding 500cc but not exceeding 800cc...HS 871140

    Share of Australia's imports37 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 35,193 a tonne, 665 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  43. 43

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of Australia's imports10 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,539 a tonne, 1,131 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  44. 44

    Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426HS 842649

    Share of Australia's imports28 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,431 a tonne, 4,093 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  45. 45

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499

    Share of Australia's imports3 per cent, 86 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 38,070 a tonne, 579 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  46. 46

    Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121

    Share of Australia's imports4 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,017 a tonne, 1,282 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  47. 47

    Machining centres: for working metalHS 845710

    Share of Australia's imports49 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,779 a tonne, 1,356 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  48. 48

    Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 851110

    Share of Australia's imports39 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 126,172 a tonne, 168 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  49. 49

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,793 a tonne, 506 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  50. 50

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of Australia's imports7 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,777 a tonne, 2,110 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 333m in 2024, from USD 15m in 2022. Japan supplies 41 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 181m in 2024, from USD 15m in 2022. Japan supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  3. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490USD 102m in 2024, up 258 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). Japan supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  4. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210USD 133m in 2024, up 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022). Japan supplies 41 per cent of the line.
  5. Games: playing cardsHS 950440USD 14m in 2024, up 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  6. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 2.7bn in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022). Japan supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but...HS 870442USD 12m in 2024, up 98 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  8. Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819USD 34m in 2024, up 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Japan supplies 12 per cent of the line.
  9. Heat pumps: other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415HS 841861USD 14m in 2024, up 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  10. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730429USD 12m in 2024, up 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  11. Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121USD 20m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Japan supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  12. Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934HS 293499USD 9m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  13. Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders)HS 841221USD 8m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  14. Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissionsHS 848120USD 9m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  15. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324USD 479m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 325m in 2022). Japan supplies 31 per cent of the line.
  16. Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or...HS 902789USD 11m in 2024, up 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  17. Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 730210USD 49m in 2024, up 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022). Japan supplies 67 per cent of the line.
  18. Machining centres: for working metalHS 845710USD 21m in 2024, up 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Japan supplies 49 per cent of the line.
  19. Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391USD 12m in 2024, up 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Japan supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  20. Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: ultrasonic scanning apparatusHS 901812USD 16m in 2024, up 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Japan supplies 16 per cent of the line.
Where Japan dominates

Lines where Japan supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Japan ships at least 60 per cent of what Australia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 87034061 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 2.7bn; 25 source countries in all.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 87042286 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 542m; 22 source countries in all.
  3. Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 84072164 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 81m; 18 source countries in all.
  4. Heaters: instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposesHS 84191161 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 54m; 18 source countries in all.
  5. Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 73021067 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 49m; 21 source countries in all.
  6. Tubes: microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubesHS 85407995 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 19m; 10 source countries in all.
  7. Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposesHS 85459071 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 17m; 23 source countries in all.
  8. Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 73042471 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 15m; 18 source countries in all.
  9. Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for useHS 37079071 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 14m; 25 source countries in all.
  10. Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but...HS 870442100 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 12m; 1 source country in all.
  11. Photographic plates and film: instant print film, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packsHS 37012085 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 10m; 13 source countries in all.
  12. Lenses: objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)HS 90021974 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 10m; 37 source countries in all.
  13. Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, ethyleneHS 29012188 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 8m; 4 source countries in all.
  14. Fish preparations: caviar substitutes, prepared from fish eggsHS 16043272 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 8m; 20 source countries in all.
  15. Musical instruments: pianos, grandHS 92012065 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 7m; 15 source countries in all.
  16. Musical instruments: pianos, upright, including automatic pianosHS 92011071 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 7m; 17 source countries in all.
  17. Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 85232963 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 38 source countries in all.
  18. Rubber: synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 40024962 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 12 source countries in all.
  19. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-orientedHS 72251180 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 8 source countries in all.
  20. Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in reliefHS 72084062 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 7 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Japan's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Australia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Japan: USD 3.1bn at USD 21,648 a tonne. South Korea: USD 1.3bn (19 per cent of the line) at USD 11,559 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,079 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333Japan: USD 1.1bn at USD 19,270 a tonne. Thailand: USD 1.1bn (45 per cent of the line) at USD 7,472 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,972 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421Japan: USD 947m at USD 17,845 a tonne. China: USD 340m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 8,374 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,464 a tonne.
  4. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machinesHS 401180Japan: USD 541m at USD 5,562 a tonne. China: USD 50m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 4,116 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,855 a tonne.
  5. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Japan: USD 479m at USD 69,777 a tonne. South Korea: USD 151m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 16,242 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,416 a tonne.
  6. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423Japan: USD 434m at USD 9,256 a tonne. China: USD 18m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 5,735 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,253 a tonne.
  7. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Japan: USD 337m at USD 12,955 a tonne. China: USD 578m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 8,672 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,955 a tonne.
  8. Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952Japan: USD 312m at USD 5,721 a tonne. Thailand: USD 22m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 3,909 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,577 a tonne.
  9. Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 281512Japan: USD 177m at USD 322 a tonne. United States: USD 87m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 257 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 372 a tonne.
  10. Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149Japan: USD 163m at USD 9,810 a tonne. South Korea: USD 47m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 7,052 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,054 a tonne.
  11. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210Japan: USD 133m at USD 14,238 a tonne. China: USD 110m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 11,150 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,150 a tonne.
  12. Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399Japan: USD 123m at USD 72,738 a tonne. Thailand: USD 15m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 44,928 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 77,775 a tonne.
  13. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Japan: USD 102m at USD 133,458 a tonne. Germany: USD 519m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 71,894 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 77,591 a tonne.
  14. Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)HS 252310Japan: USD 73m at USD 48 a tonne. Thailand: USD 29m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 33 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 64 a tonne.
  15. Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410Japan: USD 72m at USD 10,843 a tonne. South Africa: USD 7m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 7,252 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,392 a tonne.
  16. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120Japan: USD 65m at USD 5,350 a tonne. China: USD 298m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 2,119 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,423 a tonne.
  17. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Japan: USD 65m at USD 88,822 a tonne. China: USD 128m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 28,724 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,837 a tonne.
  18. Heaters: instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposesHS 841911Japan: USD 54m at USD 21,435 a tonne. China: USD 23m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 16,756 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,285 a tonne.
  19. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589Japan: USD 44m at USD 292,765 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 30m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 158,526 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 446,675 a tonne.
  20. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Japan: USD 38m at USD 17,734 a tonne. Thailand: USD 39m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 8,844 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,946 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Australia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Japan's part of everything Australia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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