Have you ever wondered where that tasty Aussie onion on the barbie came from? Which agricultural producers will be hit the hardest by the trade tensions with China? Thanks to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, all these important questions can be answered using the Value of Agricultural Commodities dataset.
Check out the interactive maps below to find out:
- Where do particular types of produce come from?
- How much money do they generate?
- Which regions are being impacted by China’s import ban?
Be sure to check out related projects Small Multiples has done for Meat & Livestock Australia and the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
Impact of China’s import ban
2020 has been a turbulent year for Australia and its biggest customer – China. As the relationship between the two countries deteriorated, the importation of a number of Australian products, including barley, wine, beef, and sugar was suspended.
The maps below show the locations that are potentially affected by China’s import ban, as well as the money at stake.
Hundreds of Australian exporters are bracing themselves to see if China implements a ban on more than $6 billion in commodities
Chinese state media acknowledges ban on seven Australian exports, Michael Smith Nov 5, 2020 Australian Financial Review
