New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 3.77 per cent YoY to NZ$1.56 billion in January–September 2025, showing gradual trade recovery.
Growth was led by knitted apparel and stronger fabric demand, while volumes fell 5.6 per cent due to higher prices.
Analysts attribute this to elevated sourcing costs, inflation, and a shift towards premium apparel from China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, and Australia.New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 3.77 per cent YoY to NZ$1.56 billion in January–September 2025, showing gradual trade recovery.
Growth was led by knitted apparel and stronger fabric demand, while volumes fell 5.6 per cent due to higher prices.
Analysts attribute this to elevated sourcing costs, inflation, and a shift towards premium apparel from China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, and Australia.
