2003 Machine Prices to Rise?

Sept. 28, 2010

(% distributors responding)

(% distributors responding)

  Increase Decrease No Change Don't Carry
Source: Construction Equipment/Case Corp. Annual Report & Forecast
Producer prices are expected to rise 1.7 percent next year, and inflation will be relatively mild. For distributors, 2003 will bring price increases, particularly on domestic machines.
Imported machines 34.7% 8.1% 35.5% 21.8%
Domestic machines 48.5% 6.9% 40.0% 4.6%