There are currently two free trade agreements that serve Australia and the Pacific Region. Below is a brief excerpt about the countries particpating in each agreement, as well as the products in high demand for those countries. More information about each agreement can be found by clicking the link at the end of each description.
Australia Free Trade Agreement
Countries: Australia, US
Population: 21,007,310 (2008)
Imports: $159.4 billion worldwide (2007) *13% from the
U.S.*
PA Exports to Australia: $650 million (10th Largest Export Market)
Leading Trade Sectors: agriculture, aircraft, automobiles, automotive parts, machinery, computer and electronic products, chemical, wood and paper products, cosmetics, IT services, franchising, travel and tourism, mining equipment, oil and gas equipment, recreational boating
For more information, click here
Singapore Free Trade Agreement
Countries: Singapore, US
Population:4,608,167 (2008)
Imports: $396 billion worldwide (2007)
Leading Trade Sectors: agriculture, electronic components,
aircraft and parts, electronics, production/testing equipment,
laboratory and scientific instruments, pollution control
equipment, electric power systems, construction equipment,
building products, medical devices, telecommunication equipment,
computer hardware and peripherals, university education services
For more information, click here
Information concerning populations for each of the countries was obtained from the CIA World Factbook. Information regarding the imports of each country was taken from the FTA fact sheet for each country respectively. If not listed in the fact sheet, the information was obtained from the CIA World Factbook. Import amounts are from the United States unless otherwise noted.For more information contact your local trade specialist.