New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 11.5 per cent YoY to NZ$373.7 million in January-February 2026, with declines across both knitted and non-knitted segments amid cautious demand and inventory adjustments.
Exports also weakened, while fabric imports and exports showed modest growth, indicating resilience in textile inputs despite overall softness in apparel trade.New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 11.5 per cent YoY to NZ$373.7 million in January-February 2026, with declines across both knitted and non-knitted segments amid cautious demand and inventory adjustments.
Exports also weakened, while fabric imports and exports showed modest growth, indicating resilience in textile inputs despite overall softness in apparel trade.
