New Zealand’s annual exports reach $80 billion – news story
29 January 2026
Total exports were valued at $80.7 billion in the year ended December 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
“This is the first time that annual exports have reached $80 billion,” international accounts spokesperson Viki Ward said.
The value of total exports in the year ended December 2025 increased by $9.9 billion (14 percent), compared with December 2024.
Milk powder, butter, and cheese led the rise in exports, up $4.2 billion (21 percent) to $24.3 billion in the year ended December 2025.
