Share of imports by region of origin in New Zealand
New Zealand: Share of imports by region of origin was 5.76 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.76 billion current US$
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
48th
of 210 countries
All-time high
6.04 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
44.77 million current US$
in 1953
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in New Zealand, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 5.76 billion current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in New Zealand peaked at 6.04 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 44.77 million current US$, in 1953.
That places New Zealand 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 77.66 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 64.90 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1950 | 46.20 million current US$ | -28.8% |
| 1951 | 79.31 million current US$ | +71.7% |
| 1952 | 94.71 million current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1953 | 44.77 million current US$ | -52.7% |
| 1954 | 74.80 million current US$ | +67.1% |
| 1955 | 95.59 million current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1956 | 76.78 million current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1957 | 90.86 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1958 | 78.54 million current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1959 | 76.12 million current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1960 | 107.58 million current US$ | +41.3% |
| 1961 | 128.04 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1962 | 98.23 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 1963 | 119.02 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1964 | 140.69 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1965 | 174.79 million current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1966 | 169.51 million current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 149.16 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1968 | 147.40 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 165.28 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 223.15 million current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1971 | 190.87 million current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1972 | 216.92 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 336.19 million current US$ | +55.0% |
| 1974 | 566.87 million current US$ | +68.6% |
| 1975 | 544.35 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 551.60 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 566.18 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 604.35 million current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 748.24 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1980 | 920.30 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1981 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 1982 | 1.09 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 966.33 million current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1984 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1985 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 1.21 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 1.63 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 1.91 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1991 | 1.57 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1992 | 1.98 billion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1993 | 1.92 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 2.49 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1995 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 2.79 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 2.93 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 2.67 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 2.67 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.74 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 2.43 billion current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 2.30 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 3.11 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 3.66 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 3.53 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 3.92 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 3.15 billion current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 3.78 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 4.51 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 4.28 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 5.63 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2015 | 5.02 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 4.67 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 5.05 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 5.35 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 5.13 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 4.34 billion current US$ | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 4.65 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 6.04 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 5.86 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 5.76 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 5.76 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 2.2× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 5.76 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 148.95 million current US$, 38.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 71.28 million current US$ | 64.90 million current US$ | 77.66 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 75.77 million current US$ | 44.77 million current US$ | 95.59 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 139.97 million current US$ | 98.23 million current US$ | 174.79 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 454.87 million current US$ | 190.87 million current US$ | 748.24 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.19 billion current US$ | 920.30 million current US$ | 1.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.38 billion current US$ | 1.57 billion current US$ | 2.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.08 billion current US$ | 2.30 billion current US$ | 3.92 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.79 billion current US$ | 3.78 billion current US$ | 5.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.33 billion current US$ | 4.34 billion current US$ | 6.04 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More economy & growth data for New Zealand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.71 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.37 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 23.86 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.48 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 104.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 677.46 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.59 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in New Zealand?
- Share of imports by region of origin in New Zealand was 5.76 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 6.04 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.77 million current US$ in 1953.
- How does New Zealand rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- New Zealand ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.