Imports of goods and services in New Zealand
New Zealand: Imports of goods and services was 89.65 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 89.65 billion constant LCU for imports of goods and services in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in New Zealand peaked at 89.65 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10.50 billion constant LCU, in 1971.
That places New Zealand 116th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10.70 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 10.50 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 11.48 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 13.92 billion constant LCU | +21.3% |
| 1974 | 15.77 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 12.37 billion constant LCU | -21.6% |
| 1976 | 12.18 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 12.33 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 12.53 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 14.10 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 13.13 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 14.57 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 14.78 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 14.66 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 16.35 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 16.60 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 16.94 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 18.41 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 18.44 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 21.36 billion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 1990 | 21.63 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 20.83 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 22.38 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 23.97 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 27.40 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 29.12 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 30.96 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 31.25 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 32.23 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 35.21 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 35.61 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 37.13 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 39.86 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 45.11 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 51.14 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 53.63 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 52.73 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 58.29 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 56.45 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 51.16 billion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 57.05 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 60.79 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 61.60 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 66.61 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 71.55 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 73.18 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 76.98 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 82.54 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 85.79 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 86.68 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 72.89 billion constant LCU | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 85.52 billion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 89.51 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 88.34 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 89.65 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 89.65 billion constant LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 222.38 billion constant LCU, 40% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 89.65 billion constant LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 140.12 billion constant LCU, 64% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.59 billion constant LCU | 10.50 billion constant LCU | 15.77 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.52 billion constant LCU | 13.13 billion constant LCU | 21.36 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.50 billion constant LCU | 20.83 billion constant LCU | 35.21 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.11 billion constant LCU | 35.61 billion constant LCU | 58.29 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.28 billion constant LCU | 57.05 billion constant LCU | 86.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.18 billion constant LCU | 72.89 billion constant LCU | 89.65 billion constant LCU | 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 imports of goods and services in New Zealand?
- Imports of goods and services in New Zealand was 89.65 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 89.65 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.50 billion constant LCU in 1971.
- How does New Zealand rank for imports of goods and services?
- New Zealand ranks 116th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.