The forecast for the import of non-numerically controlled machine tools to bend, fold, shear, or press metal to China between 2024 and 2028 shows a consistent declining trend. Year-on-year, imports decrease by approximately 1% as shown by comparisons between consecutive years from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, imports stood at 6.15 million kilograms, demonstrating a slight downturn beginning right from 2024, maintaining a steady but gradual descent over the forecast period. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period indicates a subtle average annual decrease.
Future trends to monitor could include technological innovations in domestic production and shifts in trade policies, which may impact import levels. Additionally, economic factors influencing industrial activity in China could further affect these forecasts, warranting close attention to both global and domestic industrial developments.