Merchandise Trade Balance in New Zealand
The merchandise trade balance in New Zealand averaged USD -3.0 billion in the decade to 2024. The 2024 reading was USD -5.2 billion. For more information on trade, visit our dedicated page.
New Zealand Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for New Zealand from 2021 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
New Zealand Trade Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | 1.5 | -4.1 | -7.8 | -7.4 | -5.3 |
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