Imports of goods and services in New Zealand
New Zealand: Imports of goods and services was 67.87 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
67.87 billion current US$
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
58th
of 193 countries
All-time high
72.82 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
1.63 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Imports of goods and services in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 67.87 billion current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2024.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in New Zealand peaked at 72.82 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.63 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.63 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.72 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1973 | 3.05 billion current US$ | +49.1% |
| 1974 | 4.59 billion current US$ | +50.3% |
| 1975 | 3.86 billion current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1976 | 3.98 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 4.29 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 4.80 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1979 | 6.26 billion current US$ | +30.4% |
| 1980 | 6.95 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1981 | 7.56 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 7.42 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 7.19 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 7.45 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 7.76 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 8.00 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 9.64 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 10.03 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 11.26 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 11.76 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 10.89 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 11.68 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 12.61 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1994 | 15.51 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1995 | 17.59 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 18.77 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 17.79 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 15.90 billion current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 17.89 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 17.25 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 17.13 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 19.86 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 24.78 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2004 | 30.40 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 34.11 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 33.46 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 39.99 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 43.04 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 32.06 billion current US$ | -25.5% |
| 2010 | 40.99 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2011 | 48.54 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 49.63 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 51.93 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 54.70 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 47.97 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 48.85 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 55.12 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 59.29 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 57.83 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 47.27 billion current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 66.22 billion current US$ | +40.1% |
| 2022 | 72.82 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 67.26 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 67.87 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.62 billion current US$ | 1.63 billion current US$ | 6.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.33 billion current US$ | 6.95 billion current US$ | 11.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.04 billion current US$ | 10.89 billion current US$ | 18.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.21 billion current US$ | 17.13 billion current US$ | 43.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.49 billion current US$ | 40.99 billion current US$ | 59.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.29 billion current US$ | 47.27 billion current US$ | 72.82 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$), annual growth rate 27.59 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in New Zealand?
- Imports of goods and services in New Zealand was 67.87 billion current US$ 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 72.82 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.63 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for imports of goods and services?
- New Zealand ranks 58th 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 24.1%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.