New Zealand
U.S. Trade with New Zealand in 2023
Export Market Rank
#42 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$409.24 Million
3-Year Average
$474.24 Million
Compound Average Growth
-1.67% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to New Zealand in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Products | $86.68 Million | 63,977 | $94.68 Million | -29% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $35.97 Million | 8,996 | $28.42 Million | 62% |
| Fresh Fruit | $31.02 Million | 13,148 | $34.05 Million | -19% |
| Food Preparations | $22.99 Million | 1,001 | $33.06 Million | -26% |
| Distillers Grains | $22.24 Million | 72,640 | $39.16 Million | 17% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $20.92 Million | 6,839 | $34.42 Million | -40% |
| Soybean Meal | $17.69 Million | 31,906 | $3.9 Million | 12115% |
| Tree Nuts | $14.83 Million | 2,764 | $20.91 Million | -47% |
| Distilled Spirits | $14.76 Million | --- | $18.81 Million | -35% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $13.44 Million | 2,472 | $14.89 Million | 45% |
Data and Analysis
New Zealand continues to be an important market for U.S. agricultural products. In 2023, New Zealand's imports of U.S. agricultural products returned to the previous year's value of US$ 520 million.
This report lists the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of New Zealand for U.S. exporters and food and agricultural products.
New Zealand fluid milk production is forecasted to be 21.2 million metric tons (MMT) in the 2024 market year (MY). This is a decrease on the previous 5-year average of ~21.6 MMT, reflecting the decreasing herd numbers and the short-term effects of the following: El Niño weather pattern, softening revenue, high cost of debt servicing, and challenging feed and fertilizer prices.
News and Features
With research and development funds provided by the FAS Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program, FAS and ARS are working to produce compostable PLU labels. They are collaborating with the International Fresh Produce Association and Sinclair Systems International to meet the EU standards. The goal is to develop adhesives that are both food-safe and compostable. When achieved, this will allow American companies to export fruits and vegetables as usual while helping to decrease food waste and methane emissions.
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United States issued a joint statement following the conclusion of the 2022 APEC Food Security Ministers Meeting hosted by Thailand.
Seven USDA-led Agricultural Trade Missions are scheduled for next year in continuing efforts to increase export opportunities. USDA Radio’s Rod Bain talks to Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney about the 2020 trade...