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Australia
What Australia supplies into the American economy, the raw inputs, and the essential goods downstream that depend on them.
12
Inputs supplied
24
Goods affected
0
Claims on record
1
Mapped
What they supply
Inputs from this country
12 named inputs sourced from Australia. Share % is the country's share of global supply for that input.
mineral
57%Iron ore (direct shipping ore & pellets)
mineral
55%Metallurgical (coking) coal
agricultural
50%Thebaine & oripavine (opium alkaloid precursors)
agricultural
48%Vital Wheat Gluten
mineral
46%Lithium Carbonate
manufactured
28%Raw Cattle Hides (Green Hides)
mineral
28%Lithium carbonate / lithium hydroxide
mineral
25%Bauxite Ore (Primary Aluminum Feedstock)
energy
23%Uranium ore & natural concentrates (U3O8)
manufactured
22%Pharmaceutical blister packaging (PVC/aluminum)
manufactured
20%Tantalum Capacitors
mineral
20%Titanium mineral concentrates (ilmenite/rutile)
What depends on them
American goods affected
24 essential American goods have Australia somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Materials
Steel and iron products
Structural steel, steel rebar, pipes, and iron used in construction and manufacturing.
Health
Controlled pain medicines (Rx)
Schedule-regulated opioid and controlled analgesic prescription products.
Digital
Cobalt and battery minerals
Cobalt, nickel, and manganese used in lithium-ion battery cathodes for EVs, devices, and grid storage.
Food
Bread, grains, and flour
Bread, pasta, rice, flour, and other grain-based household staples.
Digital
Lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable cells for consumer devices, EVs, power tools, and grid storage.
Materials
Aluminum and aluminum products
Sheet aluminum, cans, foil, and structural aluminum for manufacturing and packaging.
Materials
Footwear
Sneakers, dress shoes, and boots; ~99% imported, overwhelmingly from Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
Materials
Copper and electrical wiring
Copper wire, tubing, and electrical components for construction and appliances.
Digital
GPUs and AI accelerators
Graphics and AI compute chips for consumer gaming, professional visualization, and large-scale AI training.
Health
OTC medicines
Common over-the-counter pain, allergy, cold, and stomach remedies.
Health
Sunscreen & sun care
Sunscreens and after-sun care; UV-filter actives sourced from a few global chemical makers.
Health
IV fluids
Sterile saline, dextrose, and hospital fluid bags.
Logistics
Ammunition
Civilian, law enforcement, and military rounds from concentrated domestic manufacturers.
Logistics
Firefighting equipment and supplies
AFFF foam (PFAS transition challenge), protective gear, hose, breathing apparatus, and aerial firefighting assets.
Logistics
Rail and freight infrastructure
Track components, locomotives, railcars, and signaling equipment for freight rail that moves grain, chemicals, and bulk goods.
Materials
Paint and architectural coatings
Architectural and industrial paints tied to petrochemical resins, titanium dioxide pigment, and solvent supply.
Home
Household batteries
Alkaline and lithium AA/AAA/D/9V cells for flashlights, remotes, medical devices, and emergency equipment.
Digital
Specialty gases for chip fabrication
Ultra-high-purity helium, neon, krypton, and argon used in semiconductor lithography, cleaning, and etching.
Energy
Jet fuel
Aviation turbine fuel refined from crude oil; price tracks refinery throughput, crude, and seasonal demand.
Agriculture
Irrigation equipment
Center-pivot systems, drip irrigation, pumps, pipe, and controls for water-intensive farming.
Materials
Jewelry
Fine and fashion jewelry; gold/diamond pieces from India, fashion pieces from China, luxury from Italy.
Food
Beef and ground beef
Fresh, frozen, and ground beef for household meals.
Home
Pet food and supplies
Dry and wet pet food, treats, and essential pet care supplies.
Digital
Rare earth magnets
Neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets for EV motors, wind turbines, defense systems, and consumer electronics.