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Drought conditions in the North Island are impacting milk supply in New Zealand, with milk production now forecast in 2020 at 21.7 million metric tons (MMT), down a little under 1 percent from 2019.

New Zealand is an attractive market for U.S. pet food exports. Although New Zealand exports a large amount of pet food, there is also strong import demand, with US$120 million imported in 2019.

New Zealand’s wine grape area and wine production are forecast to continue to increase in 2020.

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.