This index measures the quarterly change in the prices of goods imported into Australia. It serves as a vital indicator of 'imported inflation,' as rising import costs often translate into higher consumer prices for finished goods. The data is used by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to monitor external price pressures and their impact on the domestic economy.
Calculated using a Laspeyres-type index that tracks price changes for a fixed basket of imported goods, weighted by their trade value. Prices are generally measured on a free-on-board (f.o.b.) basis at the foreign port of export.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 5.70 | 0.00 | +5.70 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.10 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.90 | -0.20 | +1.10 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -0.40 | -0.30 | -0.10 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | -0.80 | -0.50 | -0.30 |
| May 1, 2025 | 3.30 | 0.30 | +3.00 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.20 | 1.50 | -1.30 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1.00 | -0.90 | +1.90 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | -1.80 | 0.10 | -1.90 |
| Aug 1, 2013 | -0.30 | 1.80 | -2.10 |
