Indonesia, our closest international neighbour and 11th largest market for goods exports has a steady trade relationship with Western Australia.
Malaysia continued to gain prominence as an export partner in 2008, increasing its ranking by three places to become Western Australia's 14th largest market for goods exports.
New Zealand has a steady trade relationship with Western Australia, currently ranked as the State’s 12th largest market for goods exports.
Singapore is a significant trading partner, ranked as Western Australia's 6th largest market for goods exports in 2008.
Trade and bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Western Australia has grown significantly over the past few years.
Thailand was ranked as Western Australia’s 7th largest market for goods exports in 2008, valued at A$2.5 billion. This accounts for three per cent of the State’s exports.