Kiwifruit exports again sweeten merchandise trade, help reduce deficit

Fruit exports surged last month, jumping in value by $142 million, or 314%, compared to October 2023. “This was led by kiwifruit, which rose $133m (1078%) to $146m,” Stats NZ said today. Total kiwifruit export value recorded for the season so far had reached $3.

4 billion, compared to $2.4b at the same time last year. In October 2024, compared with October last year, overall goods exports rose by $400m to 77.



5%, or $5.8b. Imports rose by $211m (or 3%) to $7.

3b compared to a year earlier..