2003 Machine Prices to Rise?
(% 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% |