FX.co ★ New Zealand Imports Rise 9.6% in March

New Zealand’s imports rose 9.6% year-on-year to NZD 7.25 billion in March 2026. The increase was largely driven by higher imports of mechanical machinery and equipment (up 31%), followed by vehicles, parts, and accessories (28%); precious metals, jewellery, and coins (203%); and optical, medical, and measuring equipment (13%). By country of origin, imports grew from China (20%), the United States (13%), South Korea (54%), Australia (27%), and the European Union (17%).