EN — Two-way trade between China and New Zealand reached NZ$10.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the Chinese General Administration of Customs on June 3. Chinese exports to New Zealand surged 14.2% year-on-year to NZ$6.7 billion, while New Zealand exports to China held steady at NZ$4.2 billion, up 0.8%.

China's export growth was led by electric vehicles, solar panels, and consumer electronics. EV shipments alone rose 34%, reflecting strong uptake of Chinese brands such as BYD and MG in the New Zealand market. Solar panel imports from China increased 22% as New Zealand's renewable energy rollout accelerates.

On the New Zealand side, dairy exports to China — including milk powder, infant formula, and UHT milk — totalled NZ$1.85 billion, representing 44% of all NZ goods exports to China. Meat exports declined 3.2% to NZ$780 million as Chinese domestic pork production continued to recover, but forestry product exports rose 5.1% to NZ$590 million.

"The composition of trade is evolving," noted NZ China Council executive director Alistair Crozier. "We're seeing a clear shift from pure commodity exports toward more balanced two-way flows, with Chinese manufactured goods gaining significant market share in New Zealand."

ZH — 根据中国海关总署6月3日发布的数据，2026年第一季度中新双边贸易达到109亿纽币。中国对新西兰出口同比增长14.2%至67亿纽币，新西兰对中国出口保持稳定，增长0.8%至42亿纽币。

中国出口增长主要由电动汽车、太阳能板和消费电子驱动。电动汽车出货量单独增长34%，反映了比亚迪和名爵等中国品牌在新西兰市场的强劲表现。太阳能板进口增长22%，新西兰可再生能源推广正在加速。

新西兰方面，对华乳制品出口（包括奶粉、婴儿配方奶粉和超高温灭菌奶）合计18.5亿纽币，占新西兰对华商品出口总额的44%。肉类出口下降3.2%至7.8亿纽币，因中国国内猪肉产量持续恢复，但林产品出口增长5.1%至5.9亿纽币。

Source: GACC