Trade snapshot
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Top Indian exports to New Zealand
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fuels/petroleum products | 0.13 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.06 |
| Made-up textiles | 0.04 |
| Machinery | 0.03 |
| Vehicles | 0.03 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.02 |
| Knit apparel | 0.02 |
| Woven apparel | 0.02 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from New Zealand
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Iron & steel | 0.09 |
| Wood/timber | 0.07 |
| Fruit incl. kiwifruit & apples | 0.06 |
| Aluminium | 0.06 |
| Wood pulp | 0.05 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.05 |
Regulators and import rules in New Zealand
Key bodies: NZ Customs Service (TSW single window); MPI (biosecurity — Import Health Standards; food importer registration; Food Act); Medsafe (medicines); MBIE Trading Standards (product safety); Commerce Commission (fair trading/labelling).
Shipping from India to New Zealand
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Auckland: 26-36 days typical. Transhipment Singapore or Australian ports; MPI biosecurity clearance
Main ports and entry points: Auckland; Tauranga (largest by volume); Lyttelton (Christchurch); Napier. Air: AKL
Indian community
300,000 (NRI 157,000 + PIO 143,000) [S6]
Cities in New Zealand
Products we supply to New Zealand
Products we import from New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to New Zealand?
US$0.62 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by mineral fuels/petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, made-up textiles.
Does India have a free trade agreement with New Zealand?
India–New Zealand FTA signed April 2026, in force 20 Oct 2026 (rules of origin notified 12 Oct 2026 per S7; S10 says both sides ratified 21 Sep 2026) — very new, confirm tariff schedules before pricing. CONFLICT: 06 §C.8 still says 'no FTA (negotiations launched 2025)'; S7 (28 Oct 2026) is newer — treat as in force, confirm with MPI/MFAT
How long is shipping from India to New Zealand?
Typically 26–36 d to Auckland (transhipment Singapore/Australia) [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in New Zealand?
NZ Customs Service (TSW single window); MPI (biosecurity — Import Health Standards; food importer registration; Food Act); Medsafe (medicines).
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