Australia experienced a significant decrease in the growth rate of its imports in November 2025. After registering an import growth of 2.0% in October, the rate plummeted to just 0.2% for November, according to the latest figures released on January 8, 2026.
This substantial month-over-month decline reflects a noticeably reduced pace of growth, as the month of October saw a far more robust increase in imports compared to November. The data presents a stark contrast to the previous growth pattern, indicating potential shifts in economic dynamics affecting Australia’s international trade activities.
As we move into 2026, stakeholders will be paying close attention to subsequent data releases to ascertain whether November's sharp dip is an anomaly or the beginning of a trend in Australia's import activity.
