New Zealand’s apparel imports dipped slightly to $417.44 million in January–April 2025, down from $422.98 million a year earlier.
Imports from China also declined to $252.42 million, with its market share easing to 60.47 per cent.
In 2024, total apparel imports stood at $1.18 billion, down from $1.19 billion in 2023 and $1.27 billion in 2022.