China was Australia’s largest two-way trade partner (AU$121.1 billion), followed by Japan (AU$72.5 billion) and the United States (AU$54.2 billion). However, the largest percentage of edible products was exported to New Zealand, followed by China, Japan, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. The largest percentage of alcoholic beverages was exported to the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Canada, and New Zealand.
In 2011, after the major categories of wheat, beef, other meats, and alcohol, barley was the next most valuable food export from Australia, earning AU $1,378 million. Milk, cream, whey and yoghurt, was valued at AU$1,210.4 million, while vegetable exports earned AU$958.5 million, and cheese and curds AU$754.2 million.
