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New Zealand’s grain and feed sector is relatively small on a global scale, producing around 2.1 million metric tons (MMT) annually, well below the country’s total demand for feed, leading to the import of approximately 60 percent of its grain and feed needs.

This report provides an overview of the New Zealand wine market as of the publication date. New Zealand imports wine from all over the world, indicating that consumers in the country are open to exploring various wine regions.

Favorable pricing and weather conditions for New Zealand cattle farmers have resulted in a retention of finishing cattle on farms and less slaughter in 2024. Farm operations face challenges with continuing financial pressure such as high debt, increasing on-farm inflation, and declining farmgate margins.

The New Zealand government has introduced the Gene Technology Bill 2024, aiming to establish a modern regulatory framework for gene technology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Total grain and feed (including oil-seed meal) consumption in New Zealand is currently estimated at around 5.8 to 5.9 million metric tons (MMT).

New Zealand imported a record number US$ 535 million of food and agricultural products from the United States in 2018, representing approximately 10 percent of total food imports.

This report lists the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of New Zealand for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

New Zealand has strict biosecurity rules for plant and animal products but also imports large volumes of food and beverage products.

Apple production and exports continue to increase in New Zealand.

The milk supply from New Zealand’s dairy farms in 2020 is forecast to remain steady compared to 2019, at 21.86 million metric tons (MMT).

New Zealand is thought to have reached “peak cows”, and as a result beef production and exports are expected to remain relatively stable.

For 2018/2019, apple production is forecast at 561,000 metric tons, 3 percent less than 2017/2018.