Due to its ability to export raw materials , Australia had a trade surplus with Japan .
In 1990 Australia accounted for 5.3 percent of total Japanese imports , a share that held relatively steady in the late 1980s .
Due to Japanese 's ability to export raw materials Australia Australia had a trade surplus Japanese Japan .
In 1990 Australia accounted for 5.3 percent of total Japanese imports , a share that held relatively steady in the late 1980s .