05.02.202600:39:01UTC+00Australia Imports Extend Fall

In December 2025, Australia experienced a 0.8% month-on-month decrease in goods imports, bringing the total to AUD 41.26 billion, the lowest in three months. This drop was more pronounced than the previously revised 0.2% decline in the prior month. The figures reflect a softening in domestic demand as the year concluded and illustrate cautious business investment due to uncertainties in the global market. Specifically, imports of intermediate and other merchandise goods fell by 1.3% to AUD 16.72 billion. This decline was largely attributed to a significant drop in other merchandise goods (-76.9%), parts for transport equipment (-7.2%), and processed industrial supplies not elsewhere specified (-4.7%). Capital goods imports also decreased, by 2.5% to AUD 9.65 billion, led by declines in capital goods not elsewhere specified (-12.1%), telecommunication equipment (-3.4%), and machinery and industrial equipment (-0.5%). On the other hand, consumption goods imports rose by 0.8% to AUD 12.64 billion. This growth was bolstered by increased purchases of textiles, clothing, and footwear (4.1%), as well as food and beverages mainly for consumption (2.0%). Additionally, imports of non-monetary gold saw a modest increase of 1.5%, reaching AUD 2.26 billion.