Australia’s export sector returned to growth in December 2025, with month-over-month exports rising 1.0% after a sharp contraction in November, according to data updated on 5 February 2026.
The December reading marks a clear turnaround from November 2025, when exports fell by 4.0% compared with October. On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” December figure reflects an improvement in export performance relative to the previous month’s decline, suggesting some stabilization in external demand or shipping volumes at the end of the year.
With exports moving back into positive territory, the data indicate that the drag from the earlier downturn eased somewhat in December, although the modest 1.0% rise only partially offsets November’s steep drop. Market participants will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this rebound develops into a more sustained recovery for Australia’s trade sector.
