Expand and connect to Asia

Australia excels at trade with Asia and is in a unique position to capitalize on Asia's growing markets. China and Japan together represent almost half (46.4%) of all Australian export sales. Source: DFAT

Australia is in a unique position to do trade with Asia. Talent, networks and resources can be found in our own backyard. Australia is home to a large population of people with 'Asian capabilities'; People that are familiar with an Asian language and culture, have networks in the region and understand local business customs.

The Asian middle class will grow from 500 million to 1.75 billion by 2020 - more than a threefold increase in just seven years. Asia will have 54% of the world's middle class by 2020 and 66% by 2030. Half of this growth will come from China and India alone. Source: OECD