New Zealand’s imports rose to NZ$7.60 billion in December 2025, up from NZ$7.15 billion in November 2025, according to data updated on 28 January 2026. The latest figures signal a modest month-on-month increase in the value of goods entering the country.
The December uptick extends the upward trajectory from November’s reading and may reflect seasonal year-end demand as well as ongoing import needs across key sectors. While more detailed category data was not provided, the headline increase suggests that external demand for foreign goods remained firm at the end of 2025.
Analysts and market participants will likely watch subsequent releases to determine whether December’s increase marks the start of a more sustained rise in import activity or a temporary, seasonally influenced bump in New Zealand’s trade flows.
