Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8580 points on July 11, 2025, losing 0.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.18% and is up 7.80% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The S&P/ASX 200 index, the most prominent index of stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), lost over one fifth of its value between the end of February and the end of March 2020, owing to the economic impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has since recovered, and surpassed its pre-corona level in April 2021. Despite fluctuations, it reached its highest value in January 2025 at 8532.3 during this period.The S&P/ASX 200 index is considered the benchmark index for the Australian share market and contains the 200 largest companies listed on the ASX.

Between January 2010 and June 2025, the total market capitalization of domestic companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) grew from **** trillion Australian dollars to **** trillion Australian dollars. While the overall trend was upward, the growth curve was far from linear. The two most notable periods of decline were from March to September 2011, and the crash of March 2020 caused by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Australia: Number of companies listed on the stock exchange: The latest value from 2022 is 1976 companies, a decline from 1977 companies in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 661 companies, based on data from 70 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1975 to 2022 is 1452 companies. The minimum value, 930 companies, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 2013 companies was recorded in 2017.

Australian Agricultural Company reported AUD818.27M in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Australian Agricultural Company | AAC - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Key information about Australia Market Capitalization

• Australia Market Capitalization accounted for 1,878.429 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 1,953.275 USD bn in the previous month
• Australia Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,088.660 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 46.183 USD bn in Feb 1985

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Australian Securities Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization prior to January 2024 includes only domestically listed companies.

Australian Securities Exchange reported AUD1.31 in EPS Earnings Per Share for its fiscal semester ending in December of 2024. Data for Australian Securities Exchange | ASX - EPS Earnings Per Share including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Australian Agricultural Company reported 0.04 in EPS Earnings Per Share for its fiscal semester ending in September of 2024. Data for Australian Agricultural Company | AAC - EPS Earnings Per Share including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

After two years of decline, the Australian MDF market increased by 17% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

After two years of decline, the plastic packaging market in Australia and Oceania increased by 3.6% to $5.2B in 2024. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2021 indices.

The Australia Foodservice Market report segments the industry into Foodservice Type (Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants), Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets), and Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Get five years of historical data alongside five-year market forecasts.

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Australian Agricultural Company reported AUD32.34M in Stock for its fiscal semester ending in March of 2024. Data for Australian Agricultural Company | AAC - Stock including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

In 2024, the Australian orange juice (single strength) market increased by 27% to $12M for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

In 2024, the Australian butter and ghee market decreased by -3.5% to $708M for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

Australian Agricultural Company reported AUD2.41B in Assets for its fiscal semester ending in September of 2024. Data for Australian Agricultural Company | AAC - Assets including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Since 2010, Telstra has consistently achieved the largest market share of mobile phone service providers in Australia, recognizing a total share of between ** percent (in 2010) and ** percent (for the three years between 2014 and 2016). Recently, the company has seen a slight downward trend, recognizing a share of ** percent in 2024. The Telstra Cooperation Telstra Cooperation Limited is Australia’s largest telecommunications provider in terms of revenue. The company provides a variety of internet and mobile phone services, and their continued large market share can be attributed to good customer satisfaction ratings. In 2021, they achieved a score of ** percent for their internet service as well as **** percent for mobile phone services in 2018. Smartphone ownership in Australia A large proportion of the Australian population own smartphones. Smartphone ownership was close to *** percent for those aged 18 to 50 years. Most Australian internet users sent messages and made voice calls with their smartphone, with the share of mobile-only voice communications increasing across the country.

Australia's copper mining industry is experiencing significant shifts, with Sandfire Resources Limited emerging as the leader among ASX-listed copper miners. With a market capitalization of around **** billion Australian dollars in June 2025, Sandfire has taken the top spot following BHP's acquisition of former industry leader OZ Minerals in early 2023. Copper mining in Australia Australia has some of the largest reserves of copper in the world. The leading markets for copper exports from Australia can be found in Asia, with China being the largest Australian copper recipient by value. Since 2019, the production of copper from Australian mines has followed a downward trend, with production quantities only slightly increasing in 2023. Despite this, Australia could play an important role in meeting the rising global demand for this critical mineral. Australia's global mining presence Australia's significance in the global mining industry extends beyond copper. BHP Group Limited, a British-Australian mining giant, leads the metals and mining companies on the ASX by market capitalization. BHP's diverse portfolio, which includes coal, copper, and iron ore, contributed to its impressive revenue of around **** billion U.S. dollars in fiscal year 2024. The mining industry's importance to Australia's economy is highlighted by its substantial value addition, exceeding *** billion Australian dollars in fiscal year 2024, and its role as a major employer in the country.