New Zealand’s total exports reached 7.2 billion NZ dollars (4.4 billion U.S. dollars) in May, a record high for monthly exports, according to the statistics department Stats NZ.
The previous high for monthly exports was 6.95 billion NZ dollars (4.25 billion U.S. dollars) in May 2023, Stats NZ said.
“May months are typically a peak time for exports, being the height of the fruit season, and strong periods for meat, dairy, and vegetable exports,” Stats NZ international trade manager.