India-New Zealand Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $653.45M total volume •India surplus: $653.45M

IndiaNew Zealand

$653.45M

Exports (2023)

New ZealandIndia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$653.45M

Surplus for India

Total Trade

$653.45M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between India and New Zealand. Green line shows exports from India, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the India-New Zealand commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IndiaNew Zealand Exports

$653.45M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
9.2% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$60.37M
9.2% of exports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$42.61M
6.5% of exports
3Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$18.88M
2.9% of exports
4Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$13.43M
2.1% of exports
5Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$12.43M
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

India's export portfolio to New Zealand demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

New ZealandIndia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated
$46.40M
Infinity% of imports
2Aluminium: waste and scrap
$35.88M
Infinity% of imports
3Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)
$26.13M
Infinity% of imports
4Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$23.77M
Infinity% of imports
5Albumins: milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins
$21.78M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

India's import pattern from New Zealand reveals significant dependencyin coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

India demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to New Zealand, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $653.45M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: India-New Zealand Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $653.45 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: India maintains a surplus of $653.45 million
  • Export Focus: India's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from New Zealand include coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, aluminium: waste and scrap, wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $653.45M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with India leveraging its comparative advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

India's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements New Zealand's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $653.45M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $653.45M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $653.45 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

India's trade surplus of $653.45 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between India and New Zealand represents a total trade volume of $653.45 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for India, with exports exceeding importsby $653.45 million.

Export Strengths

India's exports to New Zealand total $653.45 million, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $60.37M or9.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from New Zealand amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, with Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates India's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023