Fashion
New Zealand’s apparel imports growth slows down to 2.81% in Jan-Aug
New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 2.81 per cent to NZ$1,387.53 million in January–August 2025, with August imports down 8.71 per cent year-on-year, slowing cumulative growth.
Chapter 61 shipments grew 4.0 per cent, while Chapter 62 rose 1.5 per cent.
Fabric imports surged 18.5 per cent.
Imports remain on track to match or slightly exceed 2024 levels, reflecting steady consumer demand.
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