Australia’s goods exports rose by 4.9% month-on-month to AUD 45.65 billion in February 2026, the highest level in four months, rebounding from an upwardly revised 1.6% decline in January. Rural exports climbed 13.9% to AUD 7.35 billion, driven by strong gains in meat and meat preparations (26.8%), other rural goods (15.5%), and wool and sheepskins (13.1%).
Exports of non-monetary gold jumped 29.9% to AUD 7.90 billion, reflecting heightened global demand for safe-haven assets and supportive price dynamics. In contrast, non-rural exports fell 1.9% to AUD 30.35 billion, weighed down by weaker shipments of metal ores and minerals (-4.8%), other mineral fuels (-4.6%), metals (-9.2%), and transport equipment (-5.0%).
