FX.co ★ Australia’s Export Prices Edge Higher in Q3, Extending 2026 Upswing

Australia’s export prices rose modestly in the third quarter of 2026, with the Export Price Index increasing 1.4% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 29 October 2026. The move follows a 1.1% gain recorded in the second quarter of 2026, signaling a continued, if gradual, strengthening in the pricing of Australian exports.

On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the latest reading shows that price momentum in Australia’s export sector has picked up slightly compared with the previous period. The second quarter figure of 1.1% reflected the change from the first to the second quarter of 2026, while the current 1.4% increase compares the third quarter to the second quarter of 2026. This incremental acceleration suggests exporters are seeing somewhat firmer pricing conditions as the year progresses.

The back-to-back quarterly gains in 2026 indicate that export prices are on an upward trajectory, which could provide a mild boost to Australia’s trade revenues if volumes hold steady. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases to gauge whether this firming trend continues or stabilizes in coming quarters.