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Monthly narrative summaries, written from verified Stats NZ figures, analysing the latest export data, trends and market shifts.
Reports before May 2026 were produced retrospectively from current Stats NZ data, so they reflect any revisions made since first release.
August 2026Generated 28/09/2026
New Zealand wine exports edge down in August as bulk shipments slide
July 2026Generated 21/08/2026
New Zealand wine exports surge 13% in July on surging North American and Chinese demand
June 2026Generated 27/07/2026
New Zealand wine exports rise 7.9% in June as UK demand surges nearly 50%
May 2026Generated 6/07/2026
New Zealand wine exports rise 5.8% in May as Canada surges and volume shipments jump
April 2026
New Zealand wine exports slip 7.7% in April as major markets retreat
March 2026
New Zealand wine exports fall 18% as bulk shipments halve in March
February 2026
New Zealand wine exports rise 2.8% in February as bulk gains offset bottled decline
January 2026
New Zealand wine exports tumble 20% in January as US demand plunges
December 2025
New Zealand wine exports slip 2.4% in December as UK demand falls sharply
November 2025
New Zealand wine exports fall 9.5% in November as US market slumps by nearly a quarter
October 2025
New Zealand wine exports surge 32.5% in October on strong US and UK demand
September 2025
New Zealand wine exports edge lower as United States surges and European demand weakens
August 2025
New Zealand wine exports surge 34% in August on strong UK demand and bulk shipments
July 2025
New Zealand wine exports slip 6.4% in July despite volume surge, as US market tumbles
June 2025
New Zealand wine exports edge up 2.3% in June as bottled shipments surge while bulk trade collapses
May 2025
New Zealand wine exports slip 7.5% in May as bulk shipments plunge and traditional markets weaken
April 2025
New Zealand wine exports rise 6.4% in April as United States and Australia offset United Kingdom decline
March 2025
New Zealand wine exports surge 20% to $221m in March on volume spike and strong bulk demand
February 2025
New Zealand wine exports slip 4.5% in February as core markets decline
January 2025
New Zealand wine exports surge 65% in January on explosive North American demand
December 2024
New Zealand wine exports slip 14.7% in December as US shipments plunge nearly half
November 2024
New Zealand wine exports surge 14% in November, powered by North American and Asian demand
October 2024
New Zealand wine exports slide 21% in October as bottled volumes tumble
September 2024
New Zealand wine exports slide 16.9% in September as major markets retreat
August 2024
New Zealand wine exports fall 15% as United States and United Kingdom shipments decline sharply
July 2024
New Zealand wine exports jump 12.6% in July on surging US demand and bulk shipments
June 2024
New Zealand wine exports slip 3% in June as bulk surge fails to offset sharp bottled decline
May 2024
New Zealand wine exports surge 36.6% in May as bulk shipments triple
April 2024
New Zealand wine exports rise 2.6% in April as bulk shipments surge 81%
March 2024
New Zealand wine exports slip 7% in March as bottled shipments fall and bulk surges
February 2024
New Zealand wine exports jump 10% in February on surging bulk shipments
January 2024
New Zealand wine exports plunge 36% in January as key markets retreat sharply
December 2023
New Zealand wine exports recover to $220.8m in December despite 15% yearly decline
November 2023
New Zealand wine exports fall 33% in November as all major markets decline
October 2023
New Zealand wine exports fall 21% in October as UK and European demand retreats sharply
September 2023
New Zealand wine exports slip 28.7% in September as volumes tumble
August 2023
New Zealand wine exports slip 5.7% in August as major markets decline
July 2023
New Zealand wine exports slip 14% in July as key markets retreat
June 2023
New Zealand wine exports slip 7% in June as bulk shipments fall sharply
May 2023
New Zealand wine exports edge up 2% in May as UK surge offsets sharp declines in Australia and Canada
April 2023
New Zealand wine exports jump 18% in April on surging bulk shipments and UK demand
March 2023
New Zealand wine exports surge 30% in March to $198m, powered by European growth and bulk shipments
February 2023
New Zealand wine exports surge 56% in February on booming US demand
January 2023
New Zealand wine exports surge 28% in January on booming bulk sales and Australian rebound
December 2022
New Zealand wine exports surge 59% to $259.8m in December, capping record year
November 2022
New Zealand wine exports surge 28% to $255m in November on broad-based market gains
October 2022
New Zealand wine exports surge 37.5% to $262.6m in October on strong demand across major markets
September 2022
New Zealand wine exports surge 34% to $280m in September on bulk shipments and Canadian breakthrough
August 2022
New Zealand wine exports edge up 1% to $201m in August despite volume decline
July 2022
New Zealand wine exports decline 5.9% in July as Australia shipments slump
June 2022
New Zealand wine exports surge 24% in June as bulk shipments nearly double
May 2022
New Zealand wine exports slip 5.4% in May as US demand drops sharply
April 2022
New Zealand wine exports climb 11% in value despite 7% volume drop as April shipments reach $126.7m
March 2022
New Zealand wine exports slip 2.9% in March as bulk shipments tumble
February 2022
New Zealand wine exports fall 9.9% in February as US shipments halve
January 2022
New Zealand wine exports slide 17% in January as bulk shipments collapse
December 2021
New Zealand wine exports slip to $163.7m in December, closing year at $2.0bn
November 2021
New Zealand wine exports hold above $199m in November as peak season continues
October 2021
New Zealand wine exports reach $190.9m in October as spring shipments ease from September peak
September 2021
New Zealand wine exports reach $208.5m in September, highest monthly total of 2021
August 2021
New Zealand wine exports hit $199m in August, highest monthly total this year
July 2021
New Zealand wine exports surge to $189.8m in July, highest monthly figure this year
June 2021
New Zealand wine exports reach $134.5 million in June as rolling annual total approaches $810 million
May 2021
New Zealand wine exports reach $130m in May as US takes 37% share
April 2021
New Zealand wine exports slip to $114m in April following three months above $135m
March 2021
New Zealand wine exports hit $156.7m in March, lifted by bottled shipments
February 2021
New Zealand wine exports hold steady at $135.5m in February
January 2021
New Zealand wine exports reach $138.7m in January 2021
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