An established buying relationship.
Australia’s Bureau of Statistics reported A$130.2 billion of merchandise and services imports from China in 2025, up 12.5% from A$115.7 billion in 2024. These are Australian dollars and include services, so the total is not directly comparable with a US-dollar goods-only import measure.
A practical language advantage.
English-language commercial communication can help an international buyer and a China sourcing team work from the same brief. It does not remove the need for product compliance, import responsibilities or a viable landed-cost structure.
Our view.
For buyers with a clear category and reorder potential, Australia is a useful market in which to investigate sourcing requirements. Confirm the product’s applicable standards, destination logistics and buyer economics before scaling a programme.
Sources & further reading
1.Australian Bureau of Statistics: International Trade, Calendar Year 2025Prepared 10 October 2026. Market data provide context, not forecasts or company performance. Product-level requirements should be checked with the importer and relevant specialists.
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