New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 3.2 per cent year on year to NZ$1.03 billion (~$603.5 million) in January-June 2026, reflecting cautious consumer demand and disciplined retailer inventories, despite a modest recovery in June.
Meanwhile, apparel exports rose 5.8 per cent in the first half and 28.9 per cent in June, driven mainly by strong growth in knitted apparel exports.New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 3.2 per cent year on year to NZ$1.03 billion (~$603.5 million) in January-June 2026, reflecting cautious consumer demand and disciplined retailer inventories, despite a modest recovery in June.
Meanwhile, apparel exports rose 5.8 per cent in the first half and 28.9 per cent in June, driven mainly by strong growth in knitted apparel exports.
New Zealand apparel imports fall to $603 mn in H1 2026
