New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 5.9 per cent year on year to NZ$190.20 million ($107.85 million) in September, a third straight monthly gain.
January–September imports were virtually flat at NZ$1.567 billion, with knitted apparel up 0.7 per cent and non-knitted down 0.8 per cent.
Exports fell 2.6 per cent to NZ$18.52 million in September, as knitted apparel shipments dropped but non-knitted exports rose.New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 5.9 per cent year on year to NZ$190.20 million ($107.85 million) in September, a third straight monthly gain.
January–September imports were virtually flat at NZ$1.567 billion, with knitted apparel up 0.7 per cent and non-knitted down 0.8 per cent.
Exports fell 2.6 per cent to NZ$18.52 million in September, as knitted apparel shipments dropped but non-knitted exports rose.
New Zealand’s apparel imports rise 5.9% in September 2026
