New Zealand’s exports grew 12% year-on-year to a record high of NZD 8.6 billion in April 2026. Export growth was driven by higher sales of precious metals, jewellery, and coins (149%); meat and edible offal (26%); milk powder, butter, and cheese (7.0%); and crude oil (388%). Among trading partners, exports grew to China (3.9%), Australia (27%), the US (19%), the EU (30%), and Japan (9.8%) source: Statistics New Zealand

Exports in New Zealand increased to 8620.11 NZD Million in April from 7663.79 NZD Million in March of 2026. Exports in New Zealand averaged 1791.87 NZD Million from 1951 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8620.11 NZD Million in April of 2026 and a record low of 19.68 NZD Million in August of 1954. This page 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. New Zealand Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Exports in New Zealand increased to 8620.11 NZD Million in April from 7663.79 NZD Million in March of 2026. Exports in New Zealand is expected to be 7000.00 NZD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the New Zealand Exports is projected to trend around 7100.00 NZD Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-19 10:45 PM
Exports
Mar NZ$7.94B NZ$6.52B NZ$ 6.5B
2026-05-20 10:45 PM
Exports
Apr NZ$8.62B NZ$7.66B NZ$7.8B
2026-06-18 10:45 PM
Exports
May NZ$8.62B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 1920.32 430.21 NZD Million Apr 2026
Capital Flows 3689.00 5552.00 NZD Million Dec 2025
Current Account -5984.00 -8357.00 NZD Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP -3.70 -4.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 8620.11 7663.79 NZD Million Apr 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 2376.00 538.00 NZD Million Dec 2025
Imports 6699.79 7233.58 NZD Million Apr 2026
Terms of Trade 1593.00 1536.00 points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 4613.00 3300.00 NZD Million Dec 2025
Visitor Arrivals YoY 358911.00 408142.00 Mar 2026


New Zealand Exports
New Zealand’s economy is greatly dependent on international trade. It’s been based traditionally on exports from its very efficient agricultural system. The country exports mainly dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, edible products of animal origin (24 percent of total exports), meat and edible meat offal (14 percent), wood and articles of wood (7 percent), fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons (5 percent) and beverages, spirits and vinegar (4 percent). The main export partners are China (18 percent of total exports), Australia (17 percent), the US (12 percent), Japan (6 percent), the UK and South Korea (3 percent each).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8620.11 7663.79 8620.11 19.68 1951 - 2026 NZD Million Monthly
Current Prices, NSA

News Stream
New Zealand Exports Hit Record Peak
New Zealand’s exports grew 12% year-on-year to a record high of NZD 8.6 billion in April 2026. Export growth was driven by higher sales of precious metals, jewellery, and coins (149%); meat and edible offal (26%); milk powder, butter, and cheese (7.0%); and crude oil (388%). Among trading partners, exports grew to China (3.9%), Australia (27%), the US (19%), the EU (30%), and Japan (9.8%)
2026-05-20
New Zealand Exports Hit Record High
New Zealand’s exports rose 7.3% year-on-year to a record high of NZD 7.94 billion in March 2026. Export growth was boosted by higher sales of precious metals, jewellery, and coins (166%); fruits (24%); milk powder, butter, and cheese (3.4%); and preparations of milk, cereals, flour, and starch (21%). Among trading partners, exports increased to China, New Zealand’s top trading partner, rising 11.1%, with the largest gains coming from milk powder, butter, and cheese, up NZD 107 million. Exports also grew to Australia (37.5%), Japan (4.1%), South Korea (3.4%), and the EU (14%). By contrast, exports declined to the U.S. (-5.9%) due to the imposition of new U.S. tariffs, as well as to Singapore (-6.4%) and Indonesia (-3.1%). For the first quarter of the year, outbound shipments grew 2.5% from the same period of 2025 to NZD 20.57 billion.
2026-04-19
New Zealand Exports Surge 19% in September
New Zealand’s exports surged 19% year-over-year to NZD 5.8 billion in September 2025, supported by strong overseas demand for milk powder, butter, and cheese (up 27%) and kiwifruit (up 36%). Among major trading partners, exports to China rose 24%, driven by milk powder, butter, and cheese; milk preparations, cereals, flour, and starch; and casein and caseinates. Exports to Australia increased 28%, led by precious metals, jewelry, and coins; crude oil; and dairy products. Shipments to the United States were up 10%, reflecting higher sales of animal or vegetable fats and oils, fruit, and pharmaceutical products. Exports to the European Union climbed 15%, boosted by aluminum and aluminum articles, fruit, and meat and edible offal, while Japan imported 23% more, largely in fruit, dairy products, and meat and edible offal.
2025-10-21


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