FX.co ★ New Zealand PPI Input Rises Less Than Expected in Q2

In the third quarter of 2025, New Zealand experienced a modest rise in producer input prices, increasing by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter's 0.6% gain, and falling short of the anticipated 0.9% rise. The most significant contributions to this change were from the electricity and gas supply sector, which saw a decrease of 19.1%. Additionally, the meat and meat product manufacturing sector grew by 8.2%, while the dairy product manufacturing sector increased by 1.7%. The varied movements across sectors led to a gentle overall increase in input costs, indicating a moderation in underlying price pressures.