In the year ending in June 2024, the revenue of primary industry exports from New Zealand was the highest in the dairy sector, amounting to around 23.2 billion New Zealand dollars. This value was then followed by the meat and wool sector, standing at approximately 11.3 billion New Zealand dollars.

This page displays a table with New Zealand Exports By Category in U.S. dollars, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

Exports in New Zealand increased to 6740 NZD Million in February from 6060 NZD Million in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

For the year ending June 2024, China was the top export market for New Zealand's primary industry, making up 32 percent of total exports. The United States followed in second place with an approximate 12 percent share of exports.

In 2021, the export sales value of IT services in New Zealand reached around 1.2 billion New Zealand dollars. This continued an increasing trend of sales in this market.

Key information about New Zealand Total Exports

• New Zealand Total Exports recorded 3.5 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with 3.8 USD bn in the previous month
• New Zealand Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 799.6 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 4.4 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of 28.8 USD mn in Oct 1959

• In the latest reports, New Zealand Total Exports grew 28.3 % YoY in Jan 2025
• Total Imports recorded 3.8 USD bn in Jan 2025, which registered an increase of 13.4 % year on year
• New Zealand Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 273.5 USD mn in Jan 2025

New Zealand Exports: Germany: Food Industries, Residues & Wastes data was reported at 0.784 NZD mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.878 NZD mn for Dec 2024. New Zealand Exports: Germany: Food Industries, Residues & Wastes data is updated monthly, averaging 0.271 NZD mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 445 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.586 NZD mn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 0.000 NZD mn in Mar 2006. New Zealand Exports: Germany: Food Industries, Residues & Wastes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.JA018: Exports: by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digits HS Code.

Switzerland Exports: Industrial Countries: Non European: New Zealand data was reported at 15.776 CHF mn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.525 CHF mn for May 2018. Switzerland Exports: Industrial Countries: Non European: New Zealand data is updated monthly, averaging 13.426 CHF mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 366 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.634 CHF mn in Mar 2012 and a record low of 5.279 CHF mn in Dec 1991. Switzerland Exports: Industrial Countries: Non European: New Zealand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Customs Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.JA004: Exports: by Country.

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Comprehensive trade data covering the Solomon Islands, with insights into its import and export activities and key trading partners. Vanuatu

Data on Vanuatu’s trade flows, including detailed information on its import and export transactions and trade dynamics. Other Pacific Island Nations:

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Data on Kiribati’s trade activities, including import and export details, product classifications, and trading partners. Marshall Islands

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Data on trade activities for the Federated States of Micronesia, including import and export details and major trade partners. Comprehensive Data Features

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New Zealand NZ: Cost to Exports: USD per Container data was reported at 870.000 USD in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 870.000 USD for 2013. New Zealand NZ: Cost to Exports: USD per Container data is updated yearly, averaging 861.500 USD from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 870.000 USD in 2014 and a record low of 725.000 USD in 2007. New Zealand NZ: Cost to Exports: USD per Container data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank.WDI: Company Statistics. Cost measures the fees levied on a 20-foot container in U.S. dollars. All the fees associated with completing the procedures to export or import the goods are included. These include costs for documents, administrative fees for customs clearance and technical control, customs broker fees, terminal handling charges and inland transport. The cost measure does not include tariffs or trade taxes. Only official costs are recorded. Several assumptions are made for the business surveyed: Has 60 or more employees; Is located in the country's most populous city; Is a private, limited liability company. It does not operate within an export processing zone or an industrial estate with special export or import privileges; Is domestically owned with no foreign ownership; Exports more than 10% of its sales. Assumptions about the traded goods: The traded product travels in a dry-cargo, 20-foot, full container load. The product: Is not hazardous nor does it include military items; Does not require refrigeration or any other special environment; Does not require any special phytosanitary or environmental safety standards other than accepted international standards.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.

In financial year 2024, dairy industry exports from New Zealand were valued at around 23 billion New Zealand dollars. This represented a decrease from financial year 2023, in which dairy industry exports came to approximately 26 billion New Zealand dollars.

China Export hs: New Zealand: Chemical or Allied Industry Product data was reported at 52.190 USD mn in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.028 USD mn for Sep 2018. China Export hs: New Zealand: Chemical or Allied Industry Product data is updated monthly, averaging 14.907 USD mn from Jan 2001 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 214 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.028 USD mn in Sep 2018 and a record low of 1.383 USD mn in Jan 2001. China Export hs: New Zealand: Chemical or Allied Industry Product data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by HS Classification: Oceania: New Zealand.

New Zealand NZ: Pharmaceutical Industry: Total Exports data was reported at 652.468 USD mn in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 357.259 USD mn for 2020. New Zealand NZ: Pharmaceutical Industry: Total Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 160.488 USD mn from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2021, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 652.468 USD mn in 2021 and a record low of 32.302 USD mn in 1990. New Zealand NZ: Pharmaceutical Industry: Total Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.OECD.MSTI: Trade Statistics: OECD Member: Annual.

New Zealand revised the methods of collection and estimation of R&D data respectively in 1984 (for the Higher Education sector), 1992 (for GUF), and 2001 (BERD and national total and HE personnel).

In 2016, part of R&D budgets previously reported in the “R&D financed from other sources than GUF” objective was reallocated to “economic development programmes” (more precisely to the “industrial production and technology” objective). GBARD figures have been revised back to 2007 resulting in a break in series. From 2006 onwards, GBARD data are collected from all government agencies, together with analysis of selected budgetary information. Prior to that year, data were derived from the budget estimate of the pool for science funding, together with figures on government departments’ operational research.

New Zealand NZ: Pharmaceutical Industry: Export Market Share data was reported at 0.050 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.054 % for 2019. New Zealand NZ: Pharmaceutical Industry: Export Market Share data is updated yearly, averaging 0.059 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2020, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.097 % in 1996 and a record low of 0.042 % in 2009. New Zealand NZ: Pharmaceutical Industry: Export Market Share data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.OECD.MSTI: Trade Statistics: OECD Member: Annual.

New Zealand revised the methods of collection and estimation of R&D data respectively in 1984 (for the Higher Education sector), 1992 (for GUF), and 2001 (BERD and national total and HE personnel).

In 2016, part of R&D budgets previously reported in the “R&D financed from other sources than GUF” objective was reallocated to “economic development programmes” (more precisely to the “industrial production and technology” objective). GBARD figures have been revised back to 2007 resulting in a break in series. From 2006 onwards, GBARD data are collected from all government agencies, together with analysis of selected budgetary information. Prior to that year, data were derived from the budget estimate of the pool for science funding, together with figures on government departments’ operational research.

New Zealand continued its dominance in the global butter trade. In 2014, New Zealand exported 307 thousand tons of butter totaling 1,181 million USD, 18% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner on the global butter market was China, where it supplied 15% of its total butter exports in value terms, accounting for 76% of China's total imports.

New Zealand Exports: Taiwan: Products of the Milling Industry data was reported at 0.000 NZD mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.043 NZD mn for Dec 2024. New Zealand Exports: Taiwan: Products of the Milling Industry data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 NZD mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 445 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.261 NZD mn in Feb 2022 and a record low of 0.000 NZD mn in Jan 2025. New Zealand Exports: Taiwan: Products of the Milling Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.JA018: Exports: by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digits HS Code.

New Zealand Exports: Japan: Products of the Milling Industry data was reported at 0.308 NZD mn in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.149 NZD mn for Dec 2024. New Zealand Exports: Japan: Products of the Milling Industry data is updated monthly, averaging 0.098 NZD mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 445 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.957 NZD mn in Mar 1993 and a record low of 0.000 NZD mn in Jan 2022. New Zealand Exports: Japan: Products of the Milling Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.JA018: Exports: by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digits HS Code.

New Zealand Exports of industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens, non-electric to China was US$186.24 Thousand during 2020, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. New Zealand Exports of industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens, non-electric to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

In 2023, New Zealand's wine export value in the international market reached approximately 2.4 billion New Zealand dollars. This reflected an increase of over 450 million New Zealand dollars compared to the previous year. New Zealand’s wine exports Export demand plays a significant role in driving New Zealand's wine industry. In the year ending in June 2023, New Zealand exported more than 314 million liters of wine, marking an increase from the previous year. Furthermore, the export volume of wine is anticipated to continue to grow. Due to its robust export industry, New Zealand ranks among the top twelve countries in the world in terms of the volume of wine exported. Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom are major wine export markets for New Zealand, indicating the global demand for premium wines and highlighting the country's prominent position in the international wine sector. Leading wine regions and signature varieties With an overall wine production volume of 360.7 million liters, New Zealand yielded a great variety of high-quality wines in 2023. Although there was a slight decrease from the previous year's peak, the country endures a reputation for outstanding wine production. Marlborough, known as New Zealand's wine-growing capital, maintained its leading position in the industry, particularly due to its Sauvignon Blanc, which remained the top grape variety used for wine production. Marlborough and Central Otago, with its picturesque valleys, are the key wine-growing regions for Pinot Noir, the nation's second most popular variety. Hawke's Bay, with its diverse landscape, is also a major contributor of both red and white wines, further enriching New Zealand's impressive collection with a wide range of flavors.

New Zealand Exports of industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens to Chile was US$4 Thousand during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. New Zealand Exports of industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens to Chile - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.