Western Australian Investment and Trade Plan 2021-22

The Western Australian (WA) economy has remained relatively strong throughout 2021, with investment and trade an essential driver for its full recovery, future resilience and diversified growth. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, WA’s economy recorded growth of 1.4% compared to a 0.2% contraction nationally in 2019-20. WA’s merchandise exports in 2020-21 were $222.1 billion, accounting for 56% of Australia’s total exports.