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2026.10.0101:30:00UTC+00Australia’s Imports Rebound Sharply in August, Swinging From Contraction to 5.8% Growth

Australia’s imports surged in August 2026, reversing the previous month’s decline and signaling a sharp turnaround in external demand. According to the latest monthly data, updated on 1 October 2026, imports rose 5.8% month-over-month in August, following a 2.5% contraction in July.

The figures show a marked shift in the short-term trend: the “actual” August reading reflects the change from July to August 2026, while the “previous” figure captures the move from June to July. After the downturn in July, the strong August increase suggests a renewed appetite for foreign goods and services, a development that could have implications for Australia’s trade balance and broader economic momentum in the coming months.

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