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Austrade's Trade and Investment Report 2025-26, new ‘The Next Market with Austrade’ podcast and Indonesia halal requirements delayed

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Austrade's Trade and Investment Report 2025-26

Australian businesses working with Austrade secured 2,404 export deals worth an estimated $8.8 billion in 2025–26, a 26% increase in export deal value compared with the previous year. Austrade facilitated 755 deals in the Agribusiness and Food sector with a combined value of over $1.7 billion.

Read the Trade and Investment Report 2025–26 to explore the markets, insights and exporter success stories behind the results.

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New podcast launched: The Next Market with Austrade

Australian exporters and industry leaders share the stories driving trade diversification and export growth in a new podcast series.

Hear from Dalene Wray, Managing Director of OBE Organic, Australia’s first organic beef exporter, as she shares how the company adapts its unique selling points for different markets.

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Indonesia halal requirements delayed

On 16 October 2026, Indonesia announced that it would delay the expanded mandatory halal certification requirements for imported products until 18 October 2028, from the previous deadline of 18 October 2026.

National Farmers' Federation delegates in a dairy stall, Indonesia

National Farmers’ Federation drives opportunity in Indonesia

The NFF led delegation strengthened relationships with one of Australia’s most important agricultural trading partners.

Australian growers find fresh opportunities at Asian fruit shows

Australia’s fruit exporters explore new opportunities across Asia at two trade shows in China and Hong Kong.

Australian oranges in Korean supermarket

Australian citrus promotion bears fruit in Korea

Australian oranges made a strong debut with Korean consumers and retailers through the first dedicated promotion in Korea.

Food for thought at Fine Food Australia 2026

Australia’s leading food trade show served up valuable insights and connections for Australian agrifood exporters.

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Success stories

Pierre Issa, Co-founder and an Amish producer

Australian butter maker builds US business with Amish community

Pepe Saya’s collaboration with the Amish community is meeting growing demand from US customers for sustainable food.

Taking Tasmania's spirit to Japan

Island Coast Spirits’ evocative products and compelling provenance story is resonating with Japanese drinkers.

Launch of the new twin pack Tim Tams in Japan

Twin-pack Tim Tams set for a slamming success in Japan

Australia’s iconic chocolate biscuit now comes in a twin pack for the first time in Japan.

Go Global Export Academy webinars

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5 November: Export essentials: setting your export price
24 November: Export essentials: coordinating freight and logistics

Events

7-9 December: AgTech Mission to India 2026
20-22 April: Seafood Expo Global 2027, Spain. Register by 15 Nov.

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