These and a range of other detailed statistics across categories including the Australian economy, rural commodities, horticulture, fisheries, forestry, minerals and energy are available in the 2008 edition of Australian commodity statistics.

Australian commodity statistics 2008 is a valuable reference book, containing an overview and macroeconomic information as well as key statistics on the supply, demand and prices for each commodity covered.

Current data are presented alongside historical data, with some historical series extending more than 40 years. This allows users to monitor industry developments over time.

The publication is indispensable for researchers, journalists and anyone requiring accurate statistics about Australia’s agricultural and resources industries.

Australian commodity statistics can be used in conjunction with ABARE’s quarterly Australian commodities, in which the most important statistics, including forecasts, are updated throughout the year.

Other ABARE publications containing statistical information on commodities include the Australian crop report (quarterly), Australian mineral statistics (quarterly), Australian forest and wood products statistics (biannual) and Australian fisheries statistics (annual).