New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 5.8 per cent to NZ$180.01 million in August 2026.
January–August imports slipped 0.7 per cent to NZ$1.377 billion as the decline narrowed from 1.6 per cent.
Knitted or crocheted fabric imports fell 12.4 per cent in August but rose 12.5 per cent in January–August.
Apparel exports fell 5.8 per cent in August, though January–August exports edged up 0.1 per cent.New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 5.8 per cent to NZ$180.01 million in August 2026.
January–August imports slipped 0.7 per cent to NZ$1.377 billion as the decline narrowed from 1.6 per cent.
Knitted or crocheted fabric imports fell 12.4 per cent in August but rose 12.5 per cent in January–August.
Apparel exports fell 5.8 per cent in August, though January–August exports edged up 0.1 per cent.
New Zealand’s apparel imports rise 5.8% in August 2026
