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Colombia−1.35B NZDup NZD 769.44 million from Jul 2026August 2026 · released 18 Sep 2026
−8.8%over 10 years
Key data points
- Last release
- 18 Sep 2026
- Observation period
- August 2026
- Next release
- 18 Oct 2026, 21:45 UTC
- Previous
- −2.12B NZD Jul 2026
- Highest
- 1.53B NZD Apr 2026
- Lowest
- −2.63B NZD Aug 2022
- A year ago
- −1.31B NZD
- Data since
- 1960
Indicator info
- Category
- Trade
- Source
- Stats NZ
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Units
- NZD
Exports minus imports of goods. A negative value is a trade deficit.
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Reports
Released 18 Sep 2026−1.35B NZDAugust 2026
In 9 days
Next release, 21:45 UTC18 Oct 2026September 2026
History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | −1.35B NZD | +769.44M |
| July 2026 | −2.12B NZD | −1.88B |
| June 2026 | −239.67M NZD | −818.73M |
| May 2026 | 579.05M NZD | −955.68M |
| April 2026 | 1.53B NZD | +1.08B |
| March 2026 | 451.21M NZD | +830.21M |
| February 2026 | −379.00M NZD | +256.02M |
| January 2026 | −635.02M NZD | −662.09M |
| December 2025 | 27.08M NZD | +350.19M |
| November 2025 | −323.11M NZD | +1.26B |
| October 2025 | −1.58B NZD | −177.93M |
| September 2025 | −1.41B NZD | −93.76M |
| August 2025 | −1.31B NZD |
Common questions
What is the trade balance in New Zealand now?
The trade balance in New Zealand was −NZD 1.35 billion in August 2026, up NZD 769.44 million from Jul 2026. The figure was released on 18 Sep 2026.
When is the next trade balance 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 trade balance in New Zealand?
In data since 1960, the highest was NZD 1.53 billion in Apr 2026 and the lowest was −NZD 2.63 billion in Aug 2022.
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.