Is Australian-made really more expensive than overseas manufacturing?
You've been told local production is too expensive, but what if that's just a myth?
"I want to make products here, but everyone says it'll cost too much"
If you’ve even thought about manufacturing in Australia, someone has probably warned you: “It’s too expensive here.”
Maybe you’ve heard it from other makers. Maybe you’ve seen a quote that left you reeling. It’s enough to make you second-guess your whole idea before it even starts.
But here’s the thing: that belief is often based on guesswork, not facts.
Most people compare numbers that don't tell the full story
You get one quote from an Australian supplier. Then you see a cheaper number from overseas.
- But were those quotes apples to apples?
- Do they include shipping, taxes, time delays, mistakes, or minimums?
Most people never benchmark their product properly. They just assume local means expensive. And that assumption can kill good ideas too soon.
Local isn’t always cheaper, but it's often smarter
Yes, mass-producing overseas might give you a lower unit price. But it also means bigger upfront commitments, longer timelines, and less control.
Local production gives you something different:
- Smaller, testable runs
- Easier communication
- Faster pivots if something changes
- And often, less waste in the long run
When you start smart, you don’t just save money, you avoid spending it where it doesn’t count.
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🛠 Learn how to:
- Estimate product costs before you spend a cent
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You’ll leave with a clear plan, and a whole new perspective on what “expensive” really means.
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