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Still plenty of opportunities overseas for NZ exporters

Using AI across past Maritime incidents to understand what contributes to incidents, and to predict where they may occur in the future.

26 May 2025

🚢 NZ Exporters Gaining Steam via the Regions 🌾

Despite global trade turbulence caused by Trump Tariffs, New Zealand’s exporters are finding their footing, and it’s the heartland regions showing good momentum in the charge toward recovery.

📈 Key Insights: Export momentum is building, especially in Waikato, Canterbury, Taranaki, and Southland, on the back of strongly improved dairy returns and a favourable NZ dollar.

Top export categories in 2024

🥛 Dairy – $18.6b

🥩 Meat – $8.5b

🍷 Food & Bev – $7b

🌲 Wood – $5b

🍎 Fruit – $4.8b

Meat exports are up 28%, as beef and lamb prices recover.

A weaker NZD (down nearly 10% since Oct 2024) could also help fuel global competitiveness.🗣️

For those at the beginning of their exporting journey, the second half of 2025 could be an opportune time to act. At Dot Loves Data, we’re proud to back New Zealand's exporters with data that helps drives their decisions.

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