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ABOUT US

NZTE is the global team in your corner, here so you don’t have to go it alone. We offer independent export advice, global networks and tailored solutions to accelerate your international growth.

As the New Zealand Government's international business development agency, we understand the barriers exporters face and share your ambitions for commercial success. With us, you’ll learn from the successes and setbacks of those who’ve gone before and gain the confidence to face the challenges ahead.

We build a network around you to help you get where you want to go, faster. Our global team brings together decades of experience, in-market knowledge and connections, backed by expert insights from specialists who’ve been there, done that.

We work alongside you – matching our support to your stage of growth. Our credibility as a government entity provides a world of experience, gained from working across more than 37 locations, in 24 time zones and 40 languages.

NZTE helps over 5000 New Zealand businesses each year to grow internationally.

We do this because your success is good for New Zealand and good for the world.

How we can help you

Get export support

Find out how NZTE can help your business.

Resources for exporters

Browse research reports, market guides, templates, events and courses for New Zealand exporters.

Māori business support

Learn how our Māori business team can help.

Trade with New Zealand

Find and connect with New Zealand businesses & learn what’s special about our products & services.

Growing New Zealand companies. Bigger, better, faster.

We work with some inspirational and highly ambitious exporters. Explore the case studies below to learn more about how NZTE supports New Zealand businesses to grow internationally.

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The value of trade to New Zealand

International trade is a key driver of New Zealand’s economic growth, adding more than NZ$100 billion in export value to our economy annually and supporting 1 in 4 Kiwi jobs.

All currency figures in NZD.

$101.38 billion

Value of New Zealand goods and services exports. Year ended Dec 2024.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

24%

Exports contribution to New Zealand's GDP. Year ended Mar 2024.

Source: New Zealand Parliament Monthly Economic Review July 2024

$3.81 billion

in export deals achieved with NZTE's help.

Source: NZTE Annual Report 2023/24

$1.5 billion

of new investment into New Zealand achieved with NZTE's help, creating 1,717 jobs and a potential economic return of $4.54 billion.

Source: NZTE Annual Report 2023/24

$98 million

in export trade deals by NZTE's Māori business customers.

Source: NZTE Annual Report 2023/24

5,650

New Zealand export businesses that NZTE works with across 47 global locations.

Source: NZTE Annual Report 2023/24

Top 3 export markets

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China
$20.91 billion in exports

Year ended Mar 2024.
Source: Stats NZ

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USA
$15.75 billion
Australia flag (1)
Australia
$15.47 billion

Sector statistics

Media queries

If you are New Zealand-based media and have a query or want to know more about trade, please contact us at mediaenquiries@nzte.govt.nz.

If you have a media query relating to Invest New Zealand, which is now a separate agency from NZTE, please email media@investnz.co.nz.

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