AIBC’s Vision is to be an active voice, involved in policy and advocacy roles to promote and enhance the bilateral Australia-India business and trade relationship as well as provide education and information about Australia-India trade-related opportunities.

AIBC will maintain a close working relationship with its stakeholders including Government of India, Government of Australia and Industry.

AIBC’s National Industry Chapters will further assist in addressing specific bilateral industry issues

AIBC members will be engaged in bilateral trade initiatives, and will actively contribute to AIBC’s vision of strengthening this bilateral relationship.

Chile’s mining industry is at a crossroads. Mining has led the country towards greater levels of wealth and prosperity and is a large part of the reason why Chile is well on its way to being considered as an advanced economy.
Chile is, by far, the world’s dominant producer of copper ore but this position should not be taken for granted. Rising costs, declining productivity and rising social and regulatory pressure in the areas of community engagement and environmental sustainability are hampering the sector’s profitability and ability to remain globally competitive.
The industry can choose to continue on its current path and address these challenges through short-term solutions that provide incremental improvements. Alternatively, it can identify the opportunities for step change innovation within the changing global landscape in order to forge a new upward trajectory for economic growth for both the industry and the nation.

While the benefits to individual businesses may be clear, exports are also critical to Australia’s economy. They facilitate international trade and drive economic wealth by creating employment, production and revenue opportunities.

Australia has a network of 15 free trade agreements with countries across the globe and this gives Australian businesses preferential access to markets across Asia, as well as North and South America. The country is also in negotiations for free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, European Union and India.

There are many factors to consider when deciding where to export your goods or services. A country’s economic situation, population, customer profile and access to industries can all play a role.

Research is crucial in any sound export strategy. When researching to identify markets for export opportunities, some key considerations should include determining who your target audience is and what the competition is like. How will your product be positioned in this market and how would you distribute your products? There may also be different regulatory requirements to consider.

Japanese processors, wholesalers, restaurant chains, supermarkets and premium food stores are proactively looking for new products that are safe, price-competitive and uniquely value-added overseas. Consumer buying patterns continue to influence demand, procurement and marketing.

Trends and opportunities include:
• Ageing demographic: Japan’s ageing population and rising single person households is increasing the demand for food products such as ready-to-eat meals.
• Unique products: Wholesalers look for products that are ‘interesting’ for consumers. ‘Unique’ and ‘high quality’ attributes are seen as strong selling points and are often used in marketing strategies. For instance, in many cases, products with a distinct ‘Australian’ flavour or feature are at an advantage
• Seasonal gifts: There is a strong gift culture in Japan around seasonal events such as Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year and Obon. Opportunities are open for food products that can be tailored to meet this seasonal demand.
• Natural products: The natural and organic market continues to gradually expand, opening up new opportunities. The emphasis is on natural ingredients which minimise additives and preservatives. Australian products in this area remain well regarded in terms of quality. However, competitive pricing remains a challenge.
• Sweets and snacks: Demand for confectionery and savoury snacks remain high with the focus on quality and uniqueness rather than the overall size of the product.
• Health food: Demand for healthy food is increasing due to an ageing and more health-conscious population. In response, Japanese manufacturers are focusing on healthy, functional and anti-ageing products.
• Growing cities: There is a growing demand for high quality, gourmet and uniquely packaged food products in some of Japan’s major cities. For example, as Japan’s overall population continues to decline, Tokyo’s population is expected to expand.

The FEnEx CRC will execute cutting-edge, industry-led research, education and training to help sustain Australia’s position as a leading LNG exporter, and enable it to become the leading global Hydrogen exporter.

The Western Australian Government has committed to positioning the Western Trade Coast as a global advanced industries hub, and an investment and trade destination for new and emerging industries.

The Western Trade Coast is a major industrial complex in Perth’s south metropolitan area.

Covering 3,900 hectares between Munster and Rockingham, the Western Trade Coast includes the Australian Marine Complex, Kwinana Industrial Area, Rockingham Industry Zone and Latitude 32.

The Kwinana and Rockingham areas are home to a range of strategic and advanced industries, including existing critical minerals processing, chemical manufacturing, energy generation and most recently, large-scale ammonia and hydrogen production and export. Combined, the Kwinana and Rockingham areas contribute $20 billion to the State’s total gross output and support more than 13,000 jobs.

The Western Trade Coast will become even more significant with the progress of Westport, Western Australia’s new container port at Kwinana. Westport will unlock further industrial development, technology innovation and local jobs – linked directly to our export markets.