New Zealand
U.S. Trade with New Zealand in 2024
Export Market Rank
#39 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$497.89 Million
3-Year Average
$469.76 Million
Compound Average Growth
1.8% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to New Zealand in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Products | $77.98 Million | 61,275 | $90.31 Million | 3% |
| Distillers Grains | $66.94 Million | 190,755 | $43.95 Million | 926% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $46.57 Million | 11,965 | $30.87 Million | 152% |
| Fresh Fruit | $40.28 Million | 14,245 | $34.25 Million | 32% |
| Food Preparations | $31.87 Million | 1,420 | $33.13 Million | -6% |
| Soybean Meal | $23.27 Million | 53,452 | $6.21 Million | 9604% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $20.26 Million | 7,005 | $32.95 Million | -47% |
| Corn | $19.67 Million | 66,000 | $10.54 Million | 9% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $17.87 Million | 3,179 | $15.75 Million | 21% |
| Tree Nuts | $16.06 Million | 2,838 | $19.72 Million | -39% |
Data and Analysis
This report provides an overview of the New Zealand wine market as of the publication date. New Zealand imports wine from all over the world, indicating that consumers in the country are open to exploring various wine regions.
Favorable pricing and weather conditions for New Zealand cattle farmers have resulted in a retention of finishing cattle on farms and less slaughter in 2024. Farm operations face challenges with continuing financial pressure such as high debt, increasing on-farm inflation, and declining farmgate margins.
The New Zealand government has introduced the Gene Technology Bill 2024, aiming to establish a modern regulatory framework for gene technology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
News and Features
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...
Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will sponsor seven agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to grow and diversify export opportunities around the world for America’s farmers and ranchers, Under Secretary for...