The deer industry in New Zealand has received positive news as frozen velvet exports to China, the country’s largest export market for velvet, are set to resume this season.
In China deer velvet is used in traditional medicine as it is thought to improve strength and endurance.
This development brings much-needed certainty to farmers and exporters who rely on this trade. The resumption of frozen velvet exports to China is a significant boost for New Zealand’s deer industry, as it secures a stable market for this valuable commodity.