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

Registrations are now open to exporters of Other Goods, NEXDOC now includes certification for the following types of exports:

Processed foods, ingredients, and beverages
Edible vitamins and supplements
Animal feed and feed additives (non-meat derived)
Fertilisers
Shells.

From 7 April 2025, export certificate applications including the NX188B, NX188M and NX418 (formally EX188B, EX188M and M418) will move to NEXDOC for all markets (excluding China, Macau, South Korea and Hong Kong).

This release is in addition to Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Canada and the United States which have already moved to the NEXDOC system for these certificate types.

From 7 April 2025, manual applications for export certification for Other Goods to these additional markets will not be accepted with the exception of replacement certificates for certificates originally issued manually.

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.