In 2023, Australia imported rubber or plastic moulding and forming machines valued at 21.260 million USD. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent year-on-year growth in the value of these imports. The values are projected to increase to 21.843 million USD in 2024, then steadily rise to 24.138 million USD by 2028. This gradual increase translates to an annual growth rate averaging 2.5% over the forecasted five-year period.
Year-on-year variations indicate a stable upward trend:
- 2024: +2.7%
- 2025: +2.7%
- 2026: +2.6%
- 2027: +2.5%
- 2028: +2.4%
Future trends to watch for include advances in manufacturing technology, potential trade policy changes, and shifts in demand from key Australian industries such as automotive and consumer goods sectors. These factors could significantly influence the actual import values and trends in the forthcoming years.