New Zealand-Canada Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.12B total volume •New Zealand surplus: $253.00M

New ZealandCanada

$688.53M

Exports (2023)

CanadaNew Zealand

$435.53M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$253.00M

Surplus for New Zealand

Total Trade

$1.12B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

New ZealandCanada Exports

$688.53M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
12.4% top product
1Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$85.53M
12.4% of exports
2Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$85.01M
12.3% of exports
3Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter
$73.27M
10.6% of exports
4Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen
$41.89M
6.1% of exports
5Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)
$20.51M
3.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

New Zealand's export portfolio to Canada demonstrates strategic specialization, with wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CanadaNew Zealand Imports

$435.53M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
17.5% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$76.14M
17.5% of imports
2Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$26.27M
6.0% of imports
3Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding
$19.38M
4.4% of imports
4Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$16.73M
3.8% of imports
5Meat: of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen
$13.46M
3.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

New Zealand's import pattern from Canada reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

New Zealand demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less to Canada, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.12B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: New Zealand-Canada Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.12 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: New Zealand maintains a surplus of $253.00 million
  • Export Focus: New Zealand's primary exports include wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen, dairy produce: derived from milk, butter
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Canada include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding

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 $1.12B 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 New Zealand leveraging its comparative advantages in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less.

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

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Comparative Advantage

New Zealand's specialization in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lesscomplements Canada's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.12B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.12B 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 $1.12 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

New Zealand's trade surplus of $253.00 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 meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less 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 New Zealand and Canada represents a total trade volume of $1.12 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for New Zealand, with exports exceeding importsby $253.00 million.

Export Strengths

New Zealand's exports to Canada total $688.53 million, with competitive advantages in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, representing $85.53M or12.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Canada amount to $435.53 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride comprising17.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates New Zealand'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