Australia ASEAN Business Alliance recommends that Companies, SMEs and Corporates as part of their global marketplace initiatives consider developing export opportunities with ASEAN.
Australia Market
ASEAN consumers view Australian products as high quality and Australia suppliers are geographical in proximity to the ASEAN Market, than suppliers in other western countries. There is a demand for imported products such as beef and poultry, dairy products, fruit and vegetables, wheat and other grains, organic fertilizers, cotton and wool, as well as processing equipment, technology and other machinery.
ASEAN Market
ASEAN is a leading exporter of rice, coffee, rubber, pepper and cashews as well as aquaculture products and various fruits. Due to the surge in ASEAN’s textile and garment industry, the country has a high demand to import cotton. Australia is one of the top five suppliers globally exporting cotton to ASEAN. The country is the largest aquaculture producers in South East Asia, exporting seafood to over 160 countries globally.
Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy (EEES)
Many Australia businesses see enormous potential in developing business relations with ASEAN, and through the Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy (EEES), it will increase the economic growth and ongoing bilateral trade collaboration between the Australia the ASEAN.