Australia’s goods imports rose 2.6% month-over-month to a fresh record of AUD 46.63 billion in May 2026, picking up from a downwardly revised 0.2% gain in the prior month amid resilient domestic demand. Imports of intermediate and other merchandise goods grew 0.3% to AUD 20.72 billion, supported by higher purchases of processed industrial supplies n.e.s. (3.8%) and fuels and lubricants (0.5%), as elevated energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict lifted import values. In addition, capital goods imports climbed 8.2% to AUD 10.86 billion, driven by civil aircraft and confidentialised items (164.1%), industrial transport equipment n.e.s. (4.2%), machinery and industrial equipment (1.8%), and other capital goods (1.6%). Consumption goods imports increased 7.9% to AUD 13.29 billion, led by non-industrial transport equipment (24.6%) and textiles, clothing and footwear (12.4%). In contrast, imports of non-monetary gold plunged 27.9% to AUD 1.77 billion. source: Australian Bureau of Statistic

Imports in Australia increased to 46632 AUD Million in May from 45455 AUD Million in April of 2026. Imports in Australia averaged 12293.98 AUD Million from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 46632.00 AUD Million in May of 2026 and a record low of 267.00 AUD Million in May of 1972. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Australia Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Imports in Australia increased to 46632 AUD Million in May from 45455 AUD Million in April of 2026. Imports in Australia is expected to be 46500.00 AUD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Australia Imports is projected to trend around 48100.00 AUD Million in 2027 and 49100.00 AUD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-04 01:30 AM
Imports MoM
Apr 0.8% 12.2%
2026-07-02 01:30 AM
Imports MoM
May 2.6% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -3018.00 1383.00 AUD Million May 2026
Capital Flows 18646.00 20505.00 AUD Million Mar 2026
Crude Oil Production 217.00 228.00 BBL/D/1K Mar 2026
Current Account -27123.00 -23043.00 AUD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -3.70 -3.20 percent of GDP Mar 2026
Exports MoM 43614.00 46838.00 AUD Million May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 2764785.00 2751462.00 AUD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 54712.00 77930.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Gold Reserves 79.87 79.87 Tonnes Mar 2026
Imports MoM 46632.00 45455.00 AUD Million May 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 117.00 116.50 points Mar 2026
Terrorism Index 3.73 1.97 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 609040.00 644770.00 May 2026
Weapons Sales 108.00 73.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2025


Australia Imports
Australia imports mainly machinery and transport equipment (40 percent of total imports), of which road vehicles account for 12 percent, industrial machinery for 6 percent, electrical machinery for 5 percent and telecommunications and sound recording for 5 percent.The country also imports: petroleum (11 percent); manufactured goods (12 percent); chemicals and related products (10 percent); and food and live animals (5 percent). Main import partners are China (23 percent of total imports), the US (11 percent), Japan (7 percent), South Korea, Thailand and Germany (5 percent each) and Malaysia (4 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
46632.00 45455.00 46632.00 267.00 1971 - 2026 AUD Million Monthly
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News Stream
Australia Imports Notch Record High
Australia’s goods imports rose 2.6% month-over-month to a fresh record of AUD 46.63 billion in May 2026, picking up from a downwardly revised 0.2% gain in the prior month amid resilient domestic demand. Imports of intermediate and other merchandise goods grew 0.3% to AUD 20.72 billion, supported by higher purchases of processed industrial supplies n.e.s. (3.8%) and fuels and lubricants (0.5%), as elevated energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict lifted import values. In addition, capital goods imports climbed 8.2% to AUD 10.86 billion, driven by civil aircraft and confidentialised items (164.1%), industrial transport equipment n.e.s. (4.2%), machinery and industrial equipment (1.8%), and other capital goods (1.6%). Consumption goods imports increased 7.9% to AUD 13.29 billion, led by non-industrial transport equipment (24.6%) and textiles, clothing and footwear (12.4%). In contrast, imports of non-monetary gold plunged 27.9% to AUD 1.77 billion.
2026-07-02
Australia Import Growth Eases Significantly
Australia’s goods imports rose 0.8% month-over-month in April 2026, easing sharply from a downwardly revised 12.2% surge in the previous month as domestic demand moderated and businesses scaled back purchases following March’s strong increase. Despite the slower pace of growth, imports climbed to a fresh record high of AUD 45.44 billion. Purchases of intermediate and other merchandise goods jumped 15.0% to AUD 20.63 billion, driven by fuels and lubricants (41.4%) amid higher prices linked to the Middle East conflict, and other parts for capital goods (5.8%). In contrast, imports of capital goods fell 16.4% to AUD 9.99 billion, weighed by ADP equipment (-41.7%), telecommunications equipment (-18.0%), and machinery and industrial equipment (-2.3%). Also, arrivals of consumption goods dropped 1.6% to AUD 12.33 billion, dragged down by textiles, clothing and footwear (-14.8%), and consumption goods n.e.s. (-4.8%). Separately, non-monetary gold imports were 6.5% lower to AUD 2.45 billion.
2026-06-04
Australia Imports Hit Record on AI Equipment Surge
Australia’s goods imports soared 14.1% month-over-month to a record peak of AUD 45.77 billion in March 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 2.7% decline in the previous month amid a solid rebound in domestic demand. Purchases of capital goods jumped 36.8% to AUD 12.68 billion, driven by a 204.4% spike in ADP equipment amid rising enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and its infrastructure, alongside gains in capital goods n.e.s. (16.9%) and machinery and industrial equipment (3.6%). Arrivals of intermediate and other merchandise goods rose 8.5% to AUD 17.93 billion, driven mainly by a 53.6% surge in fuels and lubricants amid higher prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, consumption goods imports grew 1.2%, lifted by higher arrivals of non-industrial transport equipment (3.8%), textiles, clothing and footwear (2.4%), and consumption goods n.e.s. (1.4%). Separately, non-monetary gold imports climbed 35.0% to AUD 2.62 billion.
2026-05-07


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