China to Australia Trade Corridor
China to Australia: $215.0B bilateral trade, -1.2% YoY, rank #15 corridor, 2.5% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $215.0B
- Year on year growth: -1.2%
- Corridor rank: #15 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 2.5%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 10-18 days
- Key ports: Shanghai, Port Hedland, Sydney, Melbourne
Trade relationship
China-Australia trade revolves around iron ore and commodity exports to China, with manufactured goods flowing back. Diplomatic tensions have disrupted some trade lines but the mineral resource dependency persists.
Top traded products between China and Australia
The largest product groups on this corridor are Ores and concentrates, Mineral fuels (LNG, coal), Electrical machinery. Together they make up 63.7% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ores and concentrates | $85.0B | 39.5% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels (LNG, coal) | $40.0B | 18.6% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery | $12.0B | 5.6% |
| 84 | Machinery | $8.0B | 3.7% |
| 71 | Gold and precious metals | $7.0B | 3.3% |
| 02 | Meat | $4.0B | 1.9% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 2.5%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- ChAFTA
- RCEP
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.
- CCC
- SAI Global
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 10-18 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Shanghai
- Port Hedland
- Sydney
- Melbourne
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between China and Australia?
- Ores and concentrates, Mineral fuels (LNG, coal), Electrical machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for China to Australia trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 2.5%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from China to Australia?
- Typical transit time is 10-18 days via Shanghai and Port Hedland.
- How large is trade between China and Australia?
- Bilateral trade is $215.0B, down 1.2% year on year. It ranks #15 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for China to Australia exports?
- Required certifications: CCC, SAI Global, ISO 9001.