Commodity Prices YoY in Australia decreased by 9 percent in July from -10.10 percent in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Commodity Prices YoY.

Commodity Price Index: 2018-19=100: Non Rural Component: Base Metals: SDR data was reported at 84.619 2018-2019=100 in Mar 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.353 2018-2019=100 for Feb 2020. Commodity Price Index: 2018-19=100: Non Rural Component: Base Metals: SDR data is updated monthly, averaging 58.448 2018-2019=100 from Jul 1982 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 453 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158.035 2018-2019=100 in May 2007 and a record low of 35.601 2018-2019=100 in Nov 1993. Commodity Price Index: 2018-19=100: Non Rural Component: Base Metals: SDR data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I026: Commodity Price Index. Rebased from 2017-18=100 to 2018-19=100.

Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Cotton data was reported at 0.400 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.400 % for Jan 2013. Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Cotton data is updated monthly, averaging 0.400 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.400 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 0.300 % in Aug 2009. Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Cotton data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Crude Oil data was reported at 7.300 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 7.300 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Crude Oil data is updated monthly, averaging 7.300 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.300 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 5.300 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Crude Oil data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Wheat rose to 505.75 USd/Bu on August 20, 2025, up 1.45% from the previous day. Over the past month, Wheat's price has fallen 6.73%, and is down 2.69% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Wheat - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Reserve Bank of Australia Index of Commodity Prices y/y measures the weighted average change in commodity prices, in the reported month compared to the same month of the previous year. Each of the

Iron Ore fell to 101.52 USD/T on August 20, 2025, down 0.05% from the previous day. Over the past month, Iron Ore's price has risen 3.76%, and is up 3.19% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Iron Ore - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Beef and veal were Australia’s leading agricultural export products, at a value of **** billion Australian dollars in the financial year 2024. Australia is also a popular exporter of wheat, the export value of which equaled **** billion Australian dollars in the same year. Beef as a major agricultural export In terms of domestic production, Queensland was the largest beef-producing state, with production of both grass and grain-fed beef common. Surprisingly, the forecasted per capita consumption of beef in Australia was expected to decrease over the next few years. While local demand may drop, the global meat demand will likely more than compensate for the difference. In fact, Australia already exports the majority of the meat it produces. The primary export markets for beef include the United States, China, and Japan.Future challenges With Australia looking set to establish itself as an even bigger contributor to the global market, adoption of new technologies will be important to ensure production can keep up with demand. Challenges revolve around having a large enough semi-skilled workforce, accurately forecasting yield and harvest timings, and reliance on seasonal workers. Agriculture technology, or AgriTech, may hold the solutions. Globally, the value of smart farming looks set to expand to a multi-billion-dollar market. Australia may need to quicken the pace of AgriTech adoption to stay competitive in this market.

Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Wool data was reported at 1.600 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.600 % for Jan 2013. Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Wool data is updated monthly, averaging 1.600 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.600 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 1.100 % in Aug 2009. Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Wool data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

One of the leading economic industries in Australia, coal mining has contributed significantly to the local economy. In 2024, the price of Australian coal was around 136 U.S. dollars per metric ton. Coal market The contribution of the coal mining industry to Australia’s economy was valued in the billions of Australian dollars. Coal consumption is much lower than production in Australia, so most of the mined coal is exported. In fact, Australia exports the most coal by value out of any other country, with major export partners including China and India. Australia’s reliance on its mining exports may lead to potential problems, particularly if long-term demand drops due to emerging alternative fuel sources, climate action, and increased competition from other coal producing countries. The effect on the tens of thousands of Australian workers in the mining industry may have already been felt, with lower employment numbers recorded recently. Environmental impact Of late, the fugitive emissions from coal mining have come under fire due to their contribution to environmental pollution. In Australia, emissions from underground coal mines were projected to total 19 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030. With a global focus on reducing air pollution and mitigating climate effects, the future of mining in Australia may not be as certain as it once was.

In financial year 2019, the export value of iron ore and concentrates in Australia was approximately ***** billion Australian dollars, making this the leading export commodity. The export of coal, gold, and copper ore also dominated the list of leading goods and services exports.

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Liquefied Natural Gas data was reported at 5.100 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.100 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Liquefied Natural Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 5.100 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.500 % in Aug 2009 and a record low of 5.100 % in Feb 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Liquefied Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Natural gas fell to 2.75 USD/MMBtu on August 20, 2025, down 0.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has fallen 17.35%, but it is still 26.23% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Sugar data was reported at 1.500 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.500 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Sugar data is updated monthly, averaging 1.500 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.500 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 0.700 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Sugar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Nickel data was reported at 0.600 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.600 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Nickel data is updated monthly, averaging 0.600 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.600 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 0.400 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Nickel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Beef & Veal data was reported at 4.100 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.100 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Beef & Veal data is updated monthly, averaging 4.100 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.100 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 3.200 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Rural Commodities: Beef & Veal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Copper data was reported at 2.800 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.800 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Copper data is updated monthly, averaging 2.800 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.800 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 1.800 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Copper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Zinc data was reported at 1.000 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.000 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Zinc data is updated monthly, averaging 1.000 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.000 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 0.600 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Zinc data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals data was reported at 9.600 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9.600 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals data is updated monthly, averaging 9.600 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.600 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 6.800 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Alumina data was reported at 3.800 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.800 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Alumina data is updated monthly, averaging 3.800 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.800 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 3.800 % in Feb 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Other Resources: Alumina data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).