Australian physical energy exports hit 10-year low
Key points
- Physical energy exports fell by 3.1% in 2024–25 to reach their lowest level in a decade, according to ABS data.
- Black coal remained Australia's largest energy export despite a 1.1% drop, while liquefied natural gas exports decreased by 2.2%.
- Renewable energy production grew by nearly 10%, led by increases in solar and wind output across the country.
Australian physical energy exports fell to their lowest level in 10 years during 2024–25, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Physical energy sources, including coal, liquified natural gas, uranium, and crude oil, declined overall by 3.1% during the period.
Black coal remained Australia's largest energy export despite dropping by 1.1%, followed by liquefied natural gas exports, which decreased by 2.2%.
In contrast, renewable energy production increased by almost 10% following a 5% rise in the previous financial year.
Solar remained the nation's largest renewable energy source with an 11% increase, while wind production grew by 15%.
Per person energy use fell by 16% over the past decade as population growth outpaced total energy consumption.
Petrol, electricity, and natural gas remained the main energy products used by Australian households, while total household energy use ticked up by 0.3%.
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