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Change indicator
8.00B NZDdown 14.2% from Jul 2026August 2026 · released 18 Sep 2026
+73.2%over 10 years

Key data points

Last release
18 Sep 2026
Observation period
August 2026
Next release
18 Oct 2026, 21:45 UTC
Previous
9.33B NZD Jul 2026
Highest
9.33B NZD Jul 2026
Lowest
37.85M NZD Apr 1962
A year ago
7.08B NZD
Data since
1960

Indicator info

Category
Trade
Source
Stats NZ
Frequency
Monthly
Units
NZD

The value of goods bought from other countries in the period.

ExportsAug 20266.66B NZDTrade balanceAug 2026−1.35B NZDUnemployment rateQ2 20265.6%Labour force participation rateQ2 202670.7%

Reports

Released 18 Sep 20268.00B NZDAugust 2026
Next release, 21:45 UTC18 Oct 2026September 2026

History

PeriodValueChange
August 20268.00B NZD−14.2%
July 20269.33B NZD+15.7%
June 20268.07B NZD0.0
May 20268.07B NZD+21.0%
April 20266.67B NZD−7.6%
March 20267.21B NZD+4.8%
February 20266.88B NZD+2.3%
January 20266.72B NZD−10.1%
December 20257.48B NZD+5.1%
November 20257.11B NZD−11.4%
October 20258.03B NZD+12.0%
September 20257.17B NZD+1.2%
August 20257.08B NZD

Common questions

What is the imports in New Zealand now?

The imports in New Zealand was NZD 8.0 billion in August 2026, down 14.2% from Jul 2026. The figure was released on 18 Sep 2026.

When is the next imports release for New Zealand?

The next release is scheduled for 18 Oct 2026, 21:45 UTC, covering September 2026.

What are the highest and lowest values of the imports in New Zealand?

In data since 1960, the highest was NZD 9.33 billion in Jul 2026 and the lowest was NZD 37.85 million in Apr 1962.

Where does this data come from?

Published by Stats NZ, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.

Source
Stats NZ
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