Australia’s Trade in Goods Account, July

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澳大利亚7月商品贸易账户

Westpac / Westpac IQ09/03/2026updated 10/17/2026

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Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

Westpac's report on Australia's trade in goods for July highlights a narrowing trade surplus to $1.9bn, with exports falling due to gold declines and imports easing, while noting underlying trends in data centre investment and EV sales that may influence future quarters.

Institution: Westpac / Westpac IQ
Published: 09/03/2026
Research topic: Not explicitly stated
Time horizon: Not explicitly stated

Key arguments

The goods trade surplus narrowed to $1.9bn in July, above expectations, but is expected to trend lower over coming quarters.
Exports fell 3.3% mth, driven by a ~25% drop in gold exports, while non-gold exports rose 0.8%.
Imports fell 2.5% mth, with non-monetary gold falling 31%, but vehicle imports and ADP equipment rose sharply.
Data centre investment may accelerate again this quarter, as ADP imports rose 50% mth.
The AUD appreciation and soft commodity outlook are headwinds for exports.

Key numbers

July trade surplus: $1.9bn
June surplus (revised): $2.3bn
Export change m/m: -3.3%
Import change m/m: -2.5%
Gold exports change: -25%
Non-monetary gold imports change: -31%
Vehicle imports change: +8.2%
ADP imports change: +50%

Main risks

Gold price volatility could cause further swings in trade flows.
Oil price rise above $95 may push up fuel import values.
ADP import movements are unpredictable in the near term.
Rural exports may soften due to lower agricultural supply.
Broad-based import demand could widen the trade deficit.

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