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Exports In 2022, New Zealand exported $275M in Wool, making it the 3rd largest exporter of Wool in the world. At the same year, Wool was the 26th most exported product in New Zealand. The main destination of Wool exports from New Zealand are: China ($98.2M), India ($40.2M), Italy ($28.9M), United Kingdom ($15.6M), and Nepal ($11M).

The fastest growing export markets for Wool of New Zealand between 2021 and 2022 were Bulgaria ($2.38M), France ($1.46M), and India ($1.21M).

Imports In 2022, New Zealand imported $245k in Wool, becoming the 60th largest importer of Wool in the world. At the same year, Wool was the 1051st most imported product in New Zealand. New Zealand imports Wool primarily from: Australia ($245k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Wool from New Zealand to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$275M

IMPORTS (2022)$245k

NET TRADE (2022)$274M

In 2022, New Zealand exported $275M in Wool. The main destinations of New Zealand exports on Wool were China ($98.2M), India ($40.2M), Italy ($28.9M), United Kingdom ($15.6M), and Nepal ($11M).

In 2022, New Zealand imported $245k in Wool, mainly from Australia ($245k).

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