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New Zealand imports of food and agricultural products from the United States rose by 10 percent in 2019, totaling US$587 million.

New Zealand beef production is forecast to fall by five percent in 2020 to 675,000 metric tons.

Forestry is a key sector in the New Zealand economy and contributes 11 percent of total exports.

There have been no recent significant official changes to the genetically engineered (GE) policies established by the New Zealand government.

This report lists the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of New Zealand for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

New Zealand has strict biosecurity rules for plant and animal products but also imports large volumes of food and beverage products.

Total grain and feed (including oil-seed meal) consumption in New Zealand is currently estimated at around 5.8 to 5.9 million metric tons (MMT).

New Zealand imported a record number US$ 535 million of food and agricultural products from the United States in 2018, representing approximately 10 percent of total food imports.

This report lists the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of New Zealand for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

New Zealand has strict biosecurity rules for plant and animal products but also imports large volumes of food and beverage products.

Apple production and exports continue to increase in New Zealand.

The milk supply from New Zealand’s dairy farms in 2020 is forecast to remain steady compared to 2019, at 21.86 million metric tons (MMT).