Trade route overview

South Africa exports to New Zealand
route risk review

See the latest reported exports, the products that need a closer look, and the conditions that may make this route harder to plan.

ZAF-NZL2024 reported exports129 product typesHigh attention review level
Latest reported exports$70.5M2024 route total
Highest-priority products0Need the closest review
Products needing review13High-attention product types
Exports needing review72%Share of route exports
Overall review levelHigh attentionBased on available indicators

What this page shows

What should a business review on this route?

In 2024, South Africa reported $70.5M in goods exports to New Zealand. 13 product types are marked for closer review, covering 72% of reported exports. This is not a forecast and does not mean trade will stop. It shows where to look more closely at demand, annual changes, product mix, tariffs, and buyer-market conditions.

How to read this page

Three simple ideas explain the route

This page separates the size of the trade from the conditions worth checking and the product types that make up the route.

01 - Trade value

How much is traded?

This is the reported value of goods exported from South Africa to New Zealand in the latest available year.

$70.5M in 2024
02 - Review level

What does "high attention" mean?

It marks product types where one or more conditions deserve a closer look. It is not a prediction, a guaranteed loss, or a warning that trade will stop.

72% needs review
03 - Product code

What is a product type?

Each row is one HS6 product code. HS6 is the international six-digit code used to describe and compare traded goods.

129 product types

Start with the products

See the product rows behind the review level.

Compare the products, their buyer-market size, and the conditions that deserve a closer look.

Export history

How much was exported each year?

The latest twelve years of reported exports from South Africa to New Zealand. Bar lengths are relative to the highest year shown.

Latest annual total$95.1M2024 annual history
Highest year$132.1M2008 annual history
Latest below highest28%Difference from the highest year

Why this route needs review

What is behind the review signal?

A dollar amount can appear in more than one row. These rows show the conditions linked to the route; they are not separate losses.

What to reviewBar shows relative sizeExport value linked to it
Large year-to-year swings
$25.9M
Still below the previous high
$23.3M
Buyer demand is falling
$0.0
Product mix is concentrated
$52.9M
Tariffs and access rules
$70.5M
Buyer economy is under pressure
$0.0

How to read the numbers

What do these measures tell us?

These measures describe yearly swings, the gap from the route's highest year, and how concentrated the product mix is.

Export volatility1.1Higher means bigger yearly swings
Below highest year37.3%Compared with the route's best year
Product concentration (HHI)627.90-10,000 scale; higher means fewer products dominate
Largest product share12.3%Share from the biggest product

Largest product

Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

Product code HS6 480419 makes up 12.3% of exports from South Africa to New Zealand. The main reason to review it is: A small number of products or suppliers carry much of the route.

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Exports of this product$8.7M2024 reported value

Products to review

Which product types need a closer look?

Each row is one six-digit HS6 product code. Compare the buyer market's imports, the product's fall from its highest year, annual variation, and review level.

Top product types10 shown - 2024 values
Top product types for South Africa exports to New Zealand
RankProduct and codeBuyer-market importsBelow product highYearly variationReview level
1Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS6 480419 - six-digit product code$13.3M25.5%0.4High attention
2Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity exceeding 2500ccHS6 870333 - six-digit product code$252.8M30.2%2.2High attention
3Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ungroundHS6 251010 - six-digit product code$90.2M36.7%0.5High attention
4Fruit: peaches, including nectarines, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007 and 2008, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spiritHS6 200870 - six-digit product code$10.8M0%0.8High attention
5Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS6 870421 - six-digit product code$602.7M53.2%2.1High attention
6Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000ccHS6 870323 - six-digit product code$652.8M89.4%0.8High attention
7Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made upHS6 570320 - six-digit product code$50.8M56.9%0.7High attention
8Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS6 330499 - six-digit product code$205.6M44.6%0.5High attention
9Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS6 210390 - six-digit product code$105.5M0%0.6Watch
10Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 2500ccHS6 870332 - six-digit product code$249.5M85.5%1High attention

Buyer-market imports are total imports of that product into the buyer market, not only exports from South Africa. "Below product high" compares current exports with that product's highest reported year. Yearly variation is a calculated measure. Swipe sideways on a small screen to see every column.

Trade route conditions

What else can affect this route?

Distance, tariffs, trade agreements, the buyer economy, and business rules add context to the export total.

Distance between markets11,004 kmApproximate route distance
Trade agreement (FTA)NoReported agreement coverage
Average import tariff6.3%Average tax applied to imports
Buyer economy size$250.0B2024 gross domestic product
Buyer GDP per person$48.8KCurrent-dollar measure
Buyer economy outlookResilientAvailable buyer-economy context
Shared land borderNoDo the markets share a border?
Shared official languageYesReported common official language
Similar legal systemYesReported legal similarity
Shared religionNoReported cultural similarity
Language similarityNot reportedCommon spoken-language score
Business setup time1 daysDays to register a business

Questions about this page

Simple answers about this route

Definitions and limits for the figures above.

What does "high attention" mean?

High attention means one or more conditions on these product types deserve a closer look. It is not a prediction that trade will stop or that a loss is certain.

How much did South Africa export to New Zealand?

South Africa reported $70.5M in goods exports to New Zealand in 2024.

What does "exports needing review" mean?

72% of reported route exports are linked to product types marked for closer review. This points to where to investigate further.

What is an HS6 code?

An HS6 code is the international six-digit code used to describe and compare traded goods.

What conditions are shown?

The page shows yearly export changes, product concentration, tariffs, distance, trade-agreement coverage, buyer-economy context, and business setup time where reported.

Is this a forecast?

No. These are reported or calculated observations, not forecasts or guarantees.

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Data source

OECD trade statistics with CEPII context

OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-29). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.