Next Export Documentation System (NEXDOC)

Exports systems

The department has designed a modern, streamlined, enhanced exports traceability system to support overseas market access for exports of agricultural products.

The program includes developing a new export documentation system (NEXDOC), modernising the existing IT system platforms of EXDOC (Export Documentation System) and enhancing the Tracking Animal Certification Exports (TRACE) system and the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).

Modernisation of the export documentation systems will strengthen Australia’s reputation as a provider of high-quality agricultural commodities, underpinned by robust, digitally enhanced services and regulatory practices. This enables industry to be more competitive in international markets through reduced regulatory costs while maintaining our strong regulatory reputation.

Australian export industries will benefit from upgraded systems providing modern, sophisticated platforms capable of integration with supporting systems and new technologies. Export documentation supported within the systems include:

export permits as required by the Export Control Act
export certificates as required by importing country authorities
extra certificates that support the export (such as transit certificates).

Transition information

Other Goods

Please note that the transition to the Next Export Documentation System (NEXDOC) for exports of Other Goods to the Republic of Korea, originally scheduled for 12 May 2025, has been postponed. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will inform exporters of the new transition date as soon as it is determined. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

From 12 May 2025, export certificate applications, including the NX188B, NX188M, and NX418 (formerly EX188B, EX188M, and M418), will move to NEXDOC for China, Macau, and Hong Kong. This is in addition to all other markets (excluding the Republic of Korea) which transitioned to NEXDOC in September 2024, February 2025 and April 2025.

From 12 May 2025, manual applications for export certification for Other Goods to all markets (excluding the Republic of Korea) will not be accepted, except for replacement certificates for those originally issued manually.

The Other Goods release includes export certification for products such as:

Processed foods, ingredients, and beverages
Edible vitamins and supplements
Cosmetics and personal care products
Animal feed and feed additives (non-meat derived)
Edible rendered animal fats and oils
Fertilisers
Shells
Re export of imported goods which were legally imported and have not been processed or repackaged in Australia.

Support available

We have organised Drop-In Sessions, available for exporters, agents, software and other interested industry people to walk through the steps to register their organisation on NEXDOC.

The sessions are available at these times:

Find out more on transitioning commodities to NEXDOC.

Background

The department is incrementally onboarding commodities to NEXDOC.

There are many benefits for exporters to use the system including:

improved product traceability through increased visibility across the whole export supply chain
modern technology that integrates with other systems
automated instead of manual processes
24/7 self-service
improved reporting
interactive workflow processes
ability to generate an export certification with a unique QR code as well as the certificate number, to improve tracking and security
ability to liaise with the department directly through the system.

For information on our other exports systems visit:

Access the new system

When your commodity is available, you can access the NEXDOC system through:

the online service portal on the department’s website, or
third-party software.

If you are using a third-party software solution, ensure you discuss the transition with your provider. To understand more about user profiles, please visit NEXDOC Help.

Find out more on how to access NEXDOC.