Export price index rose 5.5% this quarter and 0.3% through the year. Import price index fell 1.0% this quarter and 7.3% through the year. The Australian dollar appreciated against the United States dollar. The exchange rate had a downward effect on export and import prices this quarter. Export price index The Export price index rose 5.5% this quarter. The main contributors to the rise were: Metalliferous ores and metal scrap (+11.5%), driven by the demand for iron ore from China. Non-ferrous metals (+9.6%), due to increased global manufacturing demand. Petroleum, petroleum products and related materials (+5.6%), ... (full story)