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AustraliaAustralia Imports MoM fell to -7.2% in April 2024
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2024
Australia Imports MoM fell to -7.2% in April 2024, released June 2024, down 11.4% from March's 4.2% reading. The reading missed the 3.7% consensus by 10.9%. Imports MoM has now declined for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Imports MoM averaged 4.5%, vs -0.6% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 10th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
-7.2
Actual
3.7
Consensus
4.2
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports MoM (Australia) was reported at 0.8% in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 12.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -0.03%, ranging from -3.2% to 3.2% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -0.53%, down from the prior three at 0.47%. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.97%) is lower than the prior year (σ 2.24%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Imports MoM has averaged -1.77%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 6, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Jul 31) and Ai Group Industry Index (Aug 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Imports MoM — Australia
DEFINITION
Imports MoM is a financial indicator that measures the change in the value of goods and services imported into a country on a month-over-month basis. This indicator is used by economists and investors to track the level of international trade and assess the impact of imports on a country's economy. A positive change in Imports MoM indicates an increase in the demand for foreign goods, while a negative change may suggest a decrease in consumer spending and economic activity. This data can provide valuable insights into a country's trade balance and overall economic health.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 0.8 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 14.1 %. Before that (Feb 2026): -3.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - AU Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | AU | Building Permits MoM | 7.2 | -1.6 | -1 | 0.90 | Medium |
| 01:30 | AU | Import Price Index QoQ | 5.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.85 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Building Permits YoY | 8.9 | 5.5 | -0.1 | 1.10 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Import Prices QoQ | 5.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.85 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Private House Approvals MoM | 0.4 | 2.8 | -1 | -0.38 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Export Prices QoQ | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.80 | Low |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:30 | AU | Housing Credit MoM | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Producer Price Index YoY | 3.6 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.50 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Producer Price Index QoQ | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | Medium |
| 01:30 | AU | Private Sector Credit MoM | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.70 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Private Sector Credit YoY | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.35 | Low |