New Zealand Exports Rise 15.4% in August

New Zealand's exports increased 12.3% year-on-year to NZD 6.47 billion in September 2026, following a downwardly revised 12.4% rise in the previous month. Higher exports of milk powder, butter, and cheese (9.6%); meat and edible offal (22.4%); and aluminium and aluminium articles (53.0%) drove export growth. In contrast, exports of preparations of milk, cereals, flour, and starch (-3.8%); iron and steel, and articles (-9.6%); and pharmaceutical products (-26.9%) all declined. Among trading partners, exports to China grew 13.8%, while those to the US rose 8.7%, Australia 8.4%, and the EU 9.2%. Conversely, exports to Thailand (-21.1%), Hong Kong (-21.9%), and Saudi Arabia (-12.6%) all declined.

New Zealand's exports increased 15.4% yoy to NZD 6.66 billion in August 2026, after a downwardly revised 10.8% rise in the previous month. Export growth was mainly driven by higher exports of milk powder, butter, and cheese (7.6%); meat and edible offal (23.3%); and precious metals, jewellery, and coins (53.2%). Conversely, exports of casein and caseinates (-18.0%); ores and slag (-52.2%); and pharmaceutical products (-15.2%) all declined. Among trading partners, exports to China grew 15.8%, while shipments to the US fell 6.6%. Meanwhile, exports to Australia, Japan, and the EU climbed 34.5%, 40.0%, and 5.7%, respectively. In contrast, exports to South Korea (-4.6%) and Taiwan (-4.5%) both declined.

New Zealand's exports increased 13.5% yoy to NZD 7.39 billion in July 2026, after a downwardly revised 20.8% surge in the previous month. Export growth was mainly driven by higher sales of milk powder, butter, and cheese (6.4%); meat and edible offal (34.1%); aluminum and aluminum articles (43.4%); and fruit (15.1%). By contrast, exports of preparations of milk, cereals, flour, and starch fell (-16.3%); aircraft and parts (-72.5%); crude oil (-100.0%); and mechanical machinery and equipment (-9.0%). Among trading partners, exports to China grew 14.4%, while shipments to the US surged 29.5%. Meanwhile, exports to Australia, Japan, and the EU rose 6.7%, 0.6%, and 9.6%, respectively. Conversely, exports to South Korea (-1.6%), Hong Kong (-3.1%), and Saudi Arabia (-39.5%) fell.