New Zealand’s apparel imports remained broadly steady at NZ$2.04 billion (~$1.22 billion) in 2025, as modest value growth offset mixed volume trends.
Knitted apparel imports rose despite lower volumes, while woven apparel volumes improved marginally.
Textile fabric imports and exports recorded strong growth, indicating firmer intermediate demand.
However, apparel exports declined sharply.New Zealand’s apparel imports remained broadly steady at NZ$2.04 billion (~$1.22 billion) in 2025, as modest value growth offset mixed volume trends.
Knitted apparel imports rose despite lower volumes, while woven apparel volumes improved marginally.
Textile fabric imports and exports recorded strong growth, indicating firmer intermediate demand.
However, apparel exports declined sharply.
