ATIC - Export Update

Monday, February 10, 2025

Tips for First Nations exporters, simplifying trade and more

Celebrating 10 years of JAEPA and KAFTA

Australia is celebrating the 10th anniversary of trade agreements with two important trade partners this year.

The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force on 15 January 2015. Since then, Australia's goods and services exports to Japan have almost doubled in value, reaching $90.2 billion.

And two-way trade between Australia and Korea has more than doubled from $33 billion in 2013 to $71 billion in 2023 since the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 12 December 2014.

These two trade agreements have been game-changers for Australian exporters. Learn more about opportunities in Japan and Korea.

News and insights

Australian produce in high demand for Lunar New Year

Chinese consumers are enjoying the best of Australian produce for Lunar New Year, from rock lobsters and beef to cherries and wine.

Happy new year as Aussie rock lobsters re-enter China

Over 900 tonnes of rock lobsters have been sent to China since exports resumed. Austrade has developed a video series to support exporters to re-engage with the market.

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Top tips for First Nations exporters

Kendall Draper, Austrade's Trade and Investment Commissioner to Japan and a proud Wiradjuri woman from Orange, NSW, has some tips for First Nations exporters.

Simplifying Australia's trade system

The Simplified Trade System (STS) unit is continuing to modernise trade processes to reduce red tape and costs for exporters. The Head of STS Daniel Curtis gives an update on the reforms underway (see page 51).

What the UAE trade agreement means for Australian agriculture

Key agriculture exports to benefit when the agreement enters into force include frozen beef and sheep meat, dairy products, canola seeds and dried pulses.

Protect yourself from bribery and corruption

Bribery and corruption are serious risks for Australian exporters. Find out how to protect your business with a strong anti-bribery and corruption program.

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Success stories

A worker making a Kookaburra cricket ball

Kookaburra cricket bats and balls spin into India

A long-time presence in the cricket-loving nation helps Kookaburra to continually hit sixes in the local market.

India cheers Australian-designed mega stadium

Australia's Populous designed the Narendra Modi Stadium in India, the world's biggest cricket stadium with a capacity of 138,000.

Events

International

17 February: Webinar: China International Import Expo 2025

14–15 April: Australian Premium Product Showcase, Taiwan

16 April - 14 May: Indonesia Digital Health Landing Pad Bootcamp
This free, 4-module, part-time virtual program is open to digital health scaleups. Develop a practical Indonesia market entry plan, access to downstream programs, and support from market and industry experts. Applications close 28 February.

10–14 September: China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), Beijing

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