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New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens Sharply
New Zealand posted a NZD 1295 million trade deficit in October 2018, compared with a NZD 840 million gap in the same month of the previous year and with market expectations of an NZD 850 million shortfall. It was the fifth straight monthly deficit, as imports jumped 14.1 percent year-on-year to an all-time high of NZD 6154 million and exports rose at a softer 6.6 percent to NZD 4859 million.
Published on 2018-11-27

New Zealand Post Largest Trade Deficit on Record
New Zealand posted a NZD 1560 million trade deficit in September 2018, compared with a NZD 1165 million gap in the same month of the previous year and with market expectations of a NZD 1365 million shortfall. It was the widest monthly trade deficit on record, as imports hit an all-time high on soaring petroleum products purchases affected by higher oil prices. Meantime, stronger fruits exports partly offset a 4.1 percent drop in milk, butter & cheese sales.
Published on 2018-10-25

New Zealand Trade Deficit Hits Record High
New Zealand posted a NZD 1484 million trade deficit in August 2018, compared with a NZD 1174 million gap in the same month of the previous year and with market expectations of a NZD 930 million shortfall. It was the widest monthly trade deficit on record, as imports jumped 13.9 percent year-on-year to NZD 5541 million and exports rose 9.9 percent to NZD 4054 million.
Published on 2018-09-26

New Zealand Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
New Zealand posted a NZD 143 million trade deficit in July 2018, compared with a NZD 92 million surplus in the same month of the previous year and with market expectations of a NZD 400 million deficit. Exports surged 15.8 percent from the previous year to NZD 5350 million and imports soared 21.3 percent to NZD 5492 million.
Published on 2018-08-24

New Zealand Trade Balance Unexpectedly Swings to Deficit
New Zealand posted a NZD 113 million trade deficit in June 2018, compared with a NZD 243 million surplus in the same month of the previous year and market expectations of a NZD 200 million surplus. Exports rose 4.6 percent from the previous year to NZD 4909 billion and imports jumped 12.9 percent to NZD 5022 billion.
Published on 2018-07-24

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens in May
New Zealand posted a NZD 294 million trade surplus in May 2018, compared with a NZD 62 million surplus in the same month of the previous year and market expectations of a NZD 100 million surplus. Exports rose 10.4 percent from the previous year to NZD 5415 billion and imports jumped 5.7 percent to NZD 5121 billion.
Published on 2018-06-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Beats Expectations
New Zealand posted a NZD 263 million trade surplus in April 2018, compared with a NZD 547 million surplus in the same month of the previous year and market expectations of a NZD 200 million surplus.
Published on 2018-05-24

New Zealand Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
New Zealand posted a NZD 86 million trade deficit in March 2018, compared with a NZD 262 million surplus in the same month of the previous year and market expectations of a NZD 270 million surplus. 
Published on 2018-04-26

New Zealand Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in February
New Zealand posted a NZD 217 million trade surplus in February 2018, compared with a NZD 42 million deficit in the same month of the previous year and market expectations of a NZD 100 million gap.
Published on 2018-03-25

New Zealand January Trade Deficit Widest Since 2007
New Zealand’s trade deficit widened to NZD 566 million in January of 2018 compared to a NZD 227 million gap in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 2710 million gap. It was the largest deficit for a January month since 2007, with both exports (+9.5 percent year-on-year vs +24.3 percent in December) and imports (+17.1 percent vs +10.8 percent) reaching new highs for January months.
Published on 2018-02-26

New Zealand Exports and Imports Book Fresh Records
New Zealand’s trade balance switched to a NZD 640 million surplus in December of 2017 compared to a NZD 1 million deficit in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 125 million gap. It was the highest surplus on record for December, as both exports (+25.7 percent year-on-year) and imports (+11.2 percent) reached new highs.
Published on 2018-01-29

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens Above Expectations
New Zealand’s trade deficit widened to NZD 1193 million in November of 2017 compared to a NZD 723 million gap in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 550 million deficit. Exports jumped 19.6 percent year-on-year to NZD 4.68 billion after advancing 16.2 percent in the previous month, booking a new high for a November month and the eighth-highest ever. Meantime, imports surged by 26.7 percent to a record NZD 5.82 billion after rising a downwardly revised 14.3 percent in October.
Published on 2017-12-20

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens in October
New Zealand’s trade deficit widened to NZD 871 million in October of 2017 compared to a NZD 798 million gap in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 750 million deficit. Exports jumped 16.2 percent year-on-year to NZD 4.56 billion after advancing 8.9 percent in the previous month, while imports climbed 15.0 percent to a record NZD 5.43 billion after only rising 1.4 percent in September, nudged by increases across a wide range of commodities.
Published on 2017-11-23

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in September
New Zealand’s trade deficit narrowed to NZD 1143 million in September of 2017 compared to a NZD 1388 million gap in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 900 million deficit. Exports advanced 8.9 percent year-on-year on strong demand from China and Japan, while imports only climbed by 1.4 percent after a sharp contraction in shipments from the United States. The annual trade deficit for the year ended August of 2017 narrowed modestly to NZD 2.91 billion, from NZD 3.20 billion in August of 2017.
Published on 2017-10-26

New Zealand Balance of Trade Narrows Modestly in August
New Zealand’s trade deficit narrowed modestly to NZD 1235 million in August of 2017 compared to a NZD 1240 million gap in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 825 million gap. The annual trade deficit for the year ended August of 2017 narrowed modestly to NZD 3.20 billion, from NZD 3.21 billion in July of 2017.
Published on 2017-09-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens In June
New Zealand trade surplus widened to NZD 242 million in June of 2017 compared to NZD 107 million in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 100 million surplus. It was the fourth straight monthly surplus after 8 consecutive deficits, and leaves the year-to-date trade surplus at NZD 841 million (vs NZD 1367 million in the first six months of last year). Exports rose the most in nearly two years, led by sales of milk powder, butter and cheese while imports went up at a slower pace.
Published on 2017-07-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows In May
New Zealand trade surplus narrowed to NZD 103 million in May of 2017 compared to NZD 343 million in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 420 million surplus. It was the third straight monthly surplus after 8 consecutive deficits, and leaves the year-to-date trade surplus at NZD 641 million (vs NZD 1261 million in the first five months of last year). Exports advanced to NZD 4952 million (or 8.7 percent year-on-year from a downwardly revised 8.6 percent in April), while imports jumped to NZD 4849 million (or 15.1 percent compared to a downwardly revised 4.7 percent). The annual trade deficit for the year ended May of 2017 widened to NZD 3.8 billion, from NZD 3.6 billion in April of 2017.
Published on 2017-06-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens In April
New Zealand trade surplus widened to NZD 578 million in April of 2017 compared to NZD 350 million in the same month of the previous year and expectations of a NZD 267 million surplus. It was the second straight monthly surplus after 8 consecutive deficits. Exports advanced to NZD 4750 million (or 9.8 percent year-on-year from a downwardly revised 9.6 percent in March), while imports jumped to NZD 4172 million (or 4.9 percent compared to an upwardly revised 7.9 percent). The annual trade deficit for the year ended April 2017 was NZD 3.48 billion, compared with a NZD 3.71 billion gap in the year ended March 2017.
Published on 2017-05-23

New Zealand Books First Trade Surplus In 9 Months
New Zealand posted a trade surplus of NZD 332 million in March of 2017 compared to a NZD 188.9 million surplus in the same month of the previous year. It was the first trade surplus for any month since June of 2016, but was below expectations of a NZD 370 million surplus. Exports advanced to NZD 4.646 billion (or 10.6 percent year-on-year from -5.5 percent in February) while imports climbed to NZD 4.315 billion (or 7.6 percent from +4.0 percent). The annual trade deficit for the year ended March 2017 was NZD 3.7 billion, compared with a NZD 3.8 billion shortfall in the year ended February 2017.
Published on 2017-04-27

New Zealand February Trade Deficit Largest Since 2007
New Zealand posted a trade deficit of NZD 18 million in February of 2017 compared to a NZD 366.9 million surplus in the same month of the previous year. It was the biggest trade deficit for any February since 2007 and was well below expectations of a NZD 160 million surplus. The annual trade deficit for the year ended February 2017 was $3.8 billion, the largest since April 2009.
Published on 2017-03-23

New Zealand Trade Balance Swings To Deficit in January
New Zealand posted a trade gap of NZD 285 million in January of 2017 compared to a NZD 12 million surplus in the same month of the previous year. It was the biggest deficit for any January since 2013 and was well above expectations of a NZD 3 million gap.
Published on 2017-02-28

New Zealand Trade Gap Narrows in December
New Zealand trade deficit declined 1.3 percent year-on-year to NZD 41 million in December of 2016. For the year ended December 2016, the annual trade deficit was NZD 3.2 billion, lower than a NZD 3.5 billion gap a year earlier.
Published on 2017-01-29

New Zealand Trade Gap Narrows in November
New Zealand trade deficit decreased 11.3 percent year-on-year to NZD 705 million in November of 2016, as imports fell faster than exports. It compares with market expectations of a NZD 500 million gap. For the year ended November 2016, the annual trade deficit was NZD 3.2 billion.
Published on 2016-12-20

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows 6.4% YoY in October
New Zealand posted a trade gap of NZD 846 million in October of 2016, compared to a NZD 904 million deficit a year earlier and better than market expectations of NZD 950 million shortfall. It was the smallest gap recorded since July when the trade balance swung into deficit. Exports went up by 2.2 percent, due to higher sales of dairies. Imports rose by 0.2 percent, led by increase in purchase of capital goods.
Published on 2016-11-24

New Zealand Trade Gap Hits Record High in September
New Zealand trade deficit widened to NZD 1436 million trade deficit in September of 2016, compared to a NZD 1140 million shortfall a year earlier and above market expectations of NZD 1125 million gap. It was the biggest trade gap since the series started in 1951. Exports dropped by 5.7 percent, led by lower sales of meat and edible offal. Imports rose by 1.8 percent, driven by a growth in purchase of capital goods.
Published on 2016-10-26

New Zealand Trade Gap Widens 16% YoY in August
New Zealand posted a NZD 1265 million trade deficit in August of 2016, compared to a NZD 1090 million shortfall a year earlier and missing market expectations of NZD 766 million gap. Exports dropped by 8.7 percent, led by lower sales of milk powder, butter, and cheese. Imports fell by 3.1 percent, driven by a cut in purchase of capital goods.
Published on 2016-09-26

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows 40.7% YoY in July
New Zealand reported a NZD 433 million trade gap in July of 2016, compared to a NZD 730 million deficit a year earlier and above market expectations of NZD 320 million shortfall. Exports fell 4.9 percent, driven by lower sales of meat and edible offal, milk powder and fruits. Imports also declined by 10 percent, mainly due to intermediate goods.
Published on 2016-08-24

New Zealand Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in June
New Zealand reported a NZD 127 million trade surplus in June of 2016, compared to a NZD 182 million deficit a year earlier. Exports rose 2.6 percent, boosted by a 47 percent jump in kiwifruit sales mainly to China and Japan while imports slumped 4.6 percent, mainly due to intermediate goods.
Published on 2016-07-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows Slightly in May
New Zealand trade balance recorded a NZD 358 million trade surplus in May of 2016, slightly lower than a NZD 367 million surplus a year earlier but higher than market expectations of NZD 164 million. Imports were up 5.7 percent year-on-year, the most in four months, boosted by consumption goods while exports increased at a slightly slower 5.1 percent.
Published on 2016-06-27

New Zealand Posts 4th Straight Trade Surplus
New Zealand trade balance recorded a NZD 292 million trade surplus in April of 2016, higher than a NZD 184 million surplus a year earlier and above market expectations of NZD 60 million. Exports went up 4 percent year-on-year as fruits offset a fall in dairy sales and imports increased at a slower 1.5 percent.
Published on 2016-05-25

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in March
New Zealand trade surplus decreased to NZD 117 million in March of 2016 compared to a NZD 661 million surplus a year earlier and below market expectations of NZD 476 million surplus. Exports fell 14 percent on the year, due to the lower sales of milk powder, butter and cheese while imports went down at a slower 3.7 percent mainly due to purchases of capital goods.
Published on 2016-04-27

New Zealand Trade Surplus Beats Forecast
New Zealand trade surplus increased to NZD 339 million in February of 2016 compared to a NZD 84 million surplus a year earlier and beating market consensus of NZD 50 million surplus. Exports rose 9.3 percent on the year, led by higher sales of fish and wine, while imports went up at a slower 2.8 percent mainly due to purchases of consumption goods.
Published on 2016-03-23

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in January
New Zealand trade surplus decreased to NZD 8 million in January of 2016 compared to a NZD 52 million surplus a year earlier, as exports rose 5.9 percent, led by higher sales of milk powder, butter, cheese and cherries, while imports went up at a faster 7.2 percent mainly due to purchases of intermediate and consumption goods. Economists had forecast a NZD 246 million gap.
Published on 2016-02-25

New Zealand Trade Gap Narrows in December
New Zealand trade deficit decreased to NZD 53 million in December of 2015, compared to a NZD 200 million gap a year earlier, as exports rose by 0.6 percent led by logs and wine, while imports declined by 2.6 percent. For the whole of 2015, trade gap increased to NZD 3.55 billion compared to NZD 1.20 billion in 2014 and hitting its highest deficit since 2008.
Published on 2016-01-27

New Zealand Trade Gap Widens in November
New Zealand trade deficit increased to NZD 779 million in November of 2015, compared to a NZD 283 million gap a year earlier, as exports rose 1.0 percent, led by meat and edible offal, while imports went up at a faster 12 percent, driven by capital goods.
Published on 2015-12-22

New Zealand Trade Gap Widens 8% in October
New Zealand trade deficit increased to NZD 963 million in October of 2015, compared to a NZD 892 million gap a year earlier, as exports fell 4.5 percent, led by milk powder, while imports declined at a slower 2.2 percent.
Published on 2015-11-25

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly
New Zealand trade gap decreased to NZD 1.2 billion in September of 2015, compared to a NZD 1.3 billion deficit a year earlier, mainly due to a fall in aircraft imports.
Published on 2015-10-26

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens to 11-Month High
New Zealand trade gap increased to NZD 1035 million in August of 2015, up from a NZD 465 million deficit a year earlier. While exports expanded by 5.6 percent, imports rose at a much faster 19 percent.
Published on 2015-09-24

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in July
New Zealand trade gap shrank to NZD 649 million in July of 2015, down from a NZD 943 million deficit a year earlier. While exports expanded by 14 percent, imports rose at a slower 4.8 percent.
Published on 2015-08-26

New Zealand Posts Trade Deficit in June
New Zealand trade balance swung into a NZD 60 million deficit in June of 2015 from a 240 NZD million surplus a year earlier. It is the first deficit for a June month since 2009, due to a surge in imports from China.
Published on 2015-07-24

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens in May
New Zealand trade surplus increased to NZD 350 million in May of 2015, up from a NZD 265 million surplus a year earlier. While exports fell 4.7 percent, imports decreased at a faster 7 percent.
Published on 2015-06-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in April
The trade surplus was NZD 123 million in April of 2015, down from a NZD 467 million surplus a year earlier due to a fall in exports. The value of whole milk powder sent to China in April 2015 was a fifth of the April 2014 value while volumes fell a third.
Published on 2015-05-25

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in March
New Zealand trade surplus shrank to NZD 631 million in March of 2015 from a NZD 904 million surplus a year earlier, due to a sharp fall in exports to China. Yet, it is the third consecutive monthly surplus and the highest in a year.
Published on 2015-04-29

New Zealand Reports NZD50 Million Trade Surplus in February
New Zealand posted a small trade surplus of $50 million in February, down from the surplus of $797 million in the same month previous year as exports fell 13 percent and imports rose 3.7 percent.
Published on 2015-03-24

New Zealand Posts First Trade Surplus in 7 months
New Zealand trade surplus narrowed to NZD 56 million in January of 2015 from NZD 285 million in the same period of 2014, mainly due lower milk powder prices. It is the lowest trade surplus value since May of 2013.
Published on 2015-02-25

New Zealand Posts First December Trade Deficit since 2010
New Zealand recorded a NZD 159 million trade gap in December of 2014, following a NZD 492.25 million surplus a year earlier, as aircraft and mobile phones boosted imports while declining milk powder prices pulled down exports.
Published on 2015-01-28

New Zealand Posts Trade Deficit in November
New Zealand recorded a NZD 213 million trade gap in November of 2014, following a NZD 153 billion surplus a year earlier, due to lower exports to China. Yet, it is the smallest November deficit since 2010.
Published on 2014-12-22

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens in October
New Zealand's trade gap increased to NZD 908 million in October of 2014 from a NZD 169 million shortfall a year earlier. It is the largest October deficit since 2008, as exports to China fell sharply and imports of capital goods increased.
Published on 2014-11-27

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens on Rising Imports
New Zealand's trade gap increased to NZD 1350 million in September of 2014 from a NZD 221 million shortfall a year earlier. Exports to China decreased sharply and imports jumped on aircraft purchases.
Published on 2014-10-23

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in August
New Zealand's trade gap decreased to NZD 472 million in August of 2014 from a NZD 1236 million shortfall a year earlier. It is the smallest trade deficit for an August month since 2010, as cattle, milk fat, and cheese contributed to the rise in exports.
Published on 2014-09-24

New Zealand Posts Trade Deficit in July
New Zealand trade balance turned into a NZD 692 million gap in July of 2014, the first deficit since October of 2013. Exports recorded the first annual drop in ten months due to lower demand of pine logs.
Published on 2014-08-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in June
New Zealand trade surplus narrowed slightly for the third straight month to NZD 247 million in June of 2014 from a revised NZD 270 million in May.
Published on 2014-07-24

New Zealand Trade Surplus Down to 4-Month Low
New Zealand trade surplus narrowed for the second straight month to NZD 285 million in May of 2014 from a revised NZD 498 million in April. The trend for exports is still at a high level, but it appears to be falling.
Published on 2014-06-27

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in April
New Zealand trade surplus decreased to NZD 534 million in April of 2014 from a revised NZD 935 million in the previous month. While large price-driven increases led to an annual 14 percent surge in sales, April 2014 is the first month since August 2013 where the export value was not a record for the month.
Published on 2014-05-26

New Zealand Posts Highest Trade Surplus on Record for March
In March of 2014, New Zealand recorded a NZD 920 million surplus, up from a revised NZD 793 million surplus in the previous month and NZD 732 million a year earlier. It is the first time monthly exports have exceeded NZD 5 billion.
Published on 2014-04-29

New Zealand Posts Trade Surplus in February
The trade balance for February of 2014 was a surplus of $818 million. This is the highest-ever trade surplus for any February month and compares with a surplus of $432 million in February 2013. The rise in dairy exports was supported by logs and meat, with much of the increase in these commodities destined for China.
Published on 2014-03-26

New Zealand Repots Highest Trade Surplus On Record for January
New Zealand reported a trade surplus for the third consecutive month in January as the country's dairy exports to China hit a record high.
Published on 2014-02-26

China Becomes New Zealand’s Top Export Partner in 2013
In December of 2013, New Zealand trade balance turned into a NZD 523 million surplus for the second straight monht. For the December 2013 year, there was a trade deficit of NZD 259 million (0.5 percent of exports), up from an average deficit of 2.5 percent of exports over the previous five December years. China became the country’s top export destination for the first time, due to exports of milk powder.
Published on 2014-01-30

New Zealand Posts Trade Surplus in November
In November of 2013, New Zealand trade balance turned into a NZD 183 million surplus. This is the first trade surplus for a November month since 1991 and follows a trade deficit in October 2013, which was the lowest deficit for an October month since the mid-1990s. For the first time, China has surpassed Australia as New Zealand’s top goods export destination on an annual basis.
Published on 2013-12-19

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in October
In October of 2013, New Zealand posted a 168 million NZD trade deficit, down from a NZD 714 million deficit in the same month of the previous year. Exports recorded the highest value for any October month, and coincides with the highest-ever level of exports to China for any month.
Published on 2013-11-27

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in September
In September of 2013, New Zealand posted a 199 million NZD trade deficit, down from a 1234 million NZD deficit in the previous month and a 791 million NZD deficit a year earlier. Exports increased by an annual 17 percent, boosted by higher milk powder and pin log sales to China.
Published on 2013-10-23

New Zealand August Trade Deficit Hits New High
In August of 2013, New Zealand trade balance turned into a deficit of NZD 1.2 billion, mainly due to a one-off large capital import item. This is the largest deficit for any August month and is 47 percent larger than the deficit for August of 2012.
Published on 2013-09-25

New Zealand Posts Trade Deficit in July
In July of 2013, New Zealand trade balance turned into a deficit of NZD 774 million, from NZD 374 million surplus in June and NZD 98 million surplus a year earlier, due to higher imports of aircraft and crude oil.
Published on 2013-08-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens in June
In June of 2013, New Zealand trade surplus widened to NZD 414 million, from NZD 39 million in May and NZD 289 million a year earlier. While exports declined by 3.9 percent yoy, due to lower shipments of milk, powder, butter and cheese, imports shrank by 7.4 percent due to fall in petroleum shipments.
Published on 2013-07-24

New Zealand Trade Surplus Narrows in May on Falling Exports
In May of 2013, New Zealand trade surplus narrowed to NZD 71 million, from NZD 255 million a year earlier, mainly due to a fall in crude oil exports. Shipments to Australia and United States led the fall, which was partly offset by the increase to China.
Published on 2013-06-27

New Zealand Posts Trade Surplus in April
In April of 2013, the trade surplus narrowed to $157 million, the lowest trade surplus in the previous four April months. Imports grew at a faster pace than exports, boosted by higher petroleum imports.
Published on 2013-05-24

New Zealand Posts Trade Surplus in March
For the March 2013 month, export values increased $213 million (5.1 percent), compared with March 2012, and imports decreased $319 million (7.9 percent). The trade balance for the March 2013 month was a surplus of $718 million (16 percent of exports). This compares with an average deficit of $354 million (8.3 percent) of exports over the previous five March months.
Published on 2013-04-26

New Zealand Posts Trade Surplus in February
The value of exported goods rose $290 million (8.0 percent) to $3.9 billion in February 2013, compared with February 2012, according to a release from Statistics New Zealand. This was led by an increase in exports to China, up $259 million (49 percent).
Published on 2013-03-26

New Zealand Posts Trade Surplus in December
The seasonally adjusted trade balance for the December 2012 quarter was a deficit of $87 million, equivalent to 0.8 percent of exports. This follows a $128 million deficit for the September 2012 quarter.
Published on 2013-01-29

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in October
The trade balance for October 2012 was a deficit of $718 million (21 percent of exports). This compares with a deficit of $226 million (5.8 percent of exports) in October 2011.
Published on 2012-11-27

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in September
In the September 2012 month, there was a trade deficit of $791 million (24 percent of exports). This compares with an average deficit of $726 million (23 percent of exports) over the previous five September months.
Published on 2012-10-26

New Zealand Posts Trade Deficit in August
New Zealand posted a trade deficit of $789 million (24 percent of exports). August months are typically trade deficits. For the year ended August 2012, there was an annual trade deficit of $866 million (1.8 percent of exports).
Published on 2012-09-26

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens in April
New Zealand trade balance for April 2012 was a surplus of $355 million (9.1 percent of exports). For the year ended April 2012, there was an annual trade deficit of $541 million (1.2 percent of exports).
Published on 2012-05-24

New Zealand Reports Trade Surplus in February
In February 2012, there was a trade surplus of $161 million (4.5 percent of exports). This compares with an average surplus of 6.1 percent of exports over the previous five February months, although there was a deficit in February 2007.
Published on 2012-03-28

New Zealand Reports Trade Deficit in January
In January 2012, the value of exported goods rose $430 million (13 percent), to $3.7 billion. Imported goods rose $637 million (19 percent), to $3.9 billion.
Published on 2012-02-29

New Zealand Reports Trade Surplus in December
In December 2011, New Zealand reported a trade surplus equivalent to $338 million (7.8 percent of exports). This compares with an average deficit of 5.2 percent of exports over the previous five December months.
Published on 2012-02-02

New Zealand Exports Rises in November
In the November 2011 month compared with the November 2010 month, the value of exported goods increased $251 million (6.8 percent) to $3.9 billion. The trend for export values remains at record-high levels.
Published on 2012-01-09

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in October
In October of 2011, New Zealand recorded a trade deficit of $282 million (7.3 percent of exports). This compares with an average deficit of 23 percent of exports over the previous five October months.
Published on 2011-11-25

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens in September
For the September 2011 month, export values increased $268 million (8.4 percent) compared with September 2010, while imports increased $564 million (16 percent). The trade balance for the September 2011 month was a deficit of $751 million (22 percent of exports). This compares with an average deficit of 23 percent of exports for the previous five September months.
Published on 2011-10-27

New Zealand Reports Trade Deficit in August
The values of imported and exported goods were both higher in August 2011 than in August 2010, Statistics New Zealand said on September 28.
Published on 2011-09-28

New Zealand Trade Surplus Shrinks in July
New Zealand trade balance for the July 2011 was a surplus of $129 million, down from $197 million in June of 2011.
Published on 2011-08-24

New Zealand's Trade Surplus Narrows in June
New Zealand's trade surplus narrowed in June as an historically high New Zealand dollar and a pull back in commodity prices weighed on exports. The trade surplus totaled NZ$230 million, down from a surplus of NZ$551 million in May.
Published on 2011-07-28

New Zealand Exports Rise in May
The values of export and import goods both increased in May 2011 compared with May 2010.
Published on 2011-06-29

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens in April
In April 2011, there was a trade surplus of $1.1 billion or 24 percent of the value of exports, Statistics New Zealand said on May 30.
Published on 2011-05-30

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens in December
New Zealand trade deficit widened in December to $250 million as imports growth outpaced exports.
Published on 2011-02-02

New Zealand Exports Rise in November
The value of November 2010 export goods was $589 million (19 percent) higher than November 2009, Statistics New Zealand said. The total value of goods exported in November 2010 was $3.7 billion.
Published on 2011-01-12

New Zealand Exports Rises in October
In October 2010 export goods values were $723 million (24 percent) higher than October 2009, Statistics New Zealand said on November 29. The total value of goods exported in October 2010 was $3.7 billion.
Published on 2010-12-06

New Zealand's Trade Balance Swung to Deficit in July
New Zealand reported a trade deficit for the first time in seven months in July as increased imports of vehicles and petroleum products offset gains in exports of milk powder, butter and cheese.
Published on 2010-09-01

New Zealand Trade Surplus Widens in April
New Zealand’s trade surplus widened in April as imports of crude oil and machinery declined, while rising commodity prices and a seasonal increase in farm production kept exports near record levels.
Published on 2010-05-26

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows
New Zealand posted its smallest annual trade deficit in more than seven years in 2009 as imports fell for a ninth month in December, outpacing a decline in exports.
Published on 2010-01-28

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows
New Zealand posted its smallest annual trade deficit in more than seven years in November as imports fell to a six-month low, outpacing a decline in exports.
Published on 2010-01-06

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows
New Zealand posted its smallest annual trade deficit in almost seven years in October as imports slumped, outpacing a decline in exports.
Published on 2009-11-27

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows
New Zealand posted its smallest annual trade deficit in more than six years in September as imports slumped for a sixth month.
Published on 2009-10-29

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows
New Zealand posted its smallest annual trade deficit in more than six years in August as imports slumped for a fifth month. Exports fell the most in 23 years.
Published on 2009-09-25

New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows
New Zealand posted its smallest annual trade deficit in six years in July as the worst recession in three decades led to a slump in imports.
Published on 2009-08-27

New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens
New Zealand’s annual trade deficit unexpectedly widened in June as aircraft purchases bolstered imports to a six-month high. Exports declined.
Published on 2009-07-27

New Zealand’s Trade Gap Narrows
New Zealand’s annual trade deficit narrowed last month to the smallest since 2005 as the nation’s deepest recession in more than three decades led to a record drop in imports.
Published on 2009-05-26

New Zealand Trade Gap Narrows
New Zealand’s annual trade deficit narrowed in March as rising commodity prices and the sale of an aircraft bolstered exports to a record.
Published on 2009-04-29

New Zealand Annual Trade Gap Narrows
New Zealand’s annual trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in January as demand for imported passenger cars and machinery slowed amid a recession that entered its fifth quarter.
Published on 2009-02-26

New Zealand’s Trade Deficit Widens
New Zealand’s annual trade deficit widened more than economists forecast in December as a deepening global recession damped exports.
Published on 2009-01-28