Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 112.15 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in New Zealand is 112.15 billion current LCU, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 70.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in New Zealand peaked at 114.86 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.45 billion current LCU, in 1970.
New Zealand ranks 128th of 193 countries on this measure, 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 (current LCU) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.45 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 1.49 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 1.69 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 2.19 billion current LCU | +30.3% |
| 1974 | 3.33 billion current LCU | +51.7% |
| 1975 | 3.42 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 4.09 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 4.34 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 4.59 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 6.25 billion current LCU | +36.0% |
| 1980 | 7.20 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 9.08 billion current LCU | +26.1% |
| 1982 | 10.19 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 10.94 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 14.37 billion current LCU | +31.3% |
| 1985 | 15.17 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 15.14 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 15.58 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 15.58 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 19.02 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1990 | 19.68 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 19.35 billion current LCU | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 21.97 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1993 | 22.79 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 25.40 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 26.48 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 27.06 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 28.22 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 30.21 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 34.48 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 39.27 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 40.93 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 40.30 billion current LCU | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 40.57 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 45.22 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 48.45 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 51.59 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 54.42 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 61.23 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 51.32 billion current LCU | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 56.89 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 61.45 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 61.25 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 63.33 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 65.94 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 68.79 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 70.17 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 77.58 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 85.69 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 87.78 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 72.89 billion current LCU | -17.0% |
| 2021 | 93.62 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 2022 | 114.86 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2023 | 109.53 billion current LCU | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 112.15 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 112.15 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 188.39 billion current LCU, 60% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 112.15 billion current LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 154.01 billion current LCU, 73% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +51.7% | 2.19 billion current LCU | 3.33 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.28 billion current LCU | 1.45 billion current LCU | 6.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.23 billion current LCU | 7.20 billion current LCU | 19.02 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.56 billion current LCU | 19.35 billion current LCU | 34.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.33 billion current LCU | 39.27 billion current LCU | 61.23 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.89 billion current LCU | 56.89 billion current LCU | 87.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 100.61 billion current LCU | 72.89 billion current LCU | 114.86 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in New Zealand?
- Imports of goods and services in New Zealand was 112.15 billion current 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 114.86 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.45 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for imports of goods and services?
- New Zealand ranks 128th out of 193 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 70.1%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.