Key facts
- New Zealand exports achieved a record high in May.
- This is the second consecutive month of record export performance.
- Key drivers included meat shipments to the United States and milk consignments.
- Farmers are benefiting from strong demand and high commodity prices.
New Zealand's export sector achieved a new record high in May, marking the second consecutive month of such performance. The primary drivers behind this surge were increased meat shipments destined for the United States and substantial milk consignments. These strong export figures underscore the ongoing robust demand for New Zealand's agricultural products and the sustained benefit farmers are experiencing from elevated commodity prices.