2021 has been another challenging year for New Zealand’s export and trade sector. However, despite Covid-19 there were some remarkable achievements and positive outcomes.
New Zealand is a vibrant trade dependent economy. Our success is built on a history of innovative businesses exporting niche products, services, and solutions from every sector to every market...
This may sound like a no-brainer, but before you decide to export you need to have a product or service that you have tested and been successful with in the New Zealand market. The reason being is...
To give your import business the best chance of success, it’s vital you begin by accurately and objectively assessing the opportunity. In any new venture it’s very easy to overstate the...
If you’re thinking about exporting, it’s likely you’ve succeeded in the New Zealand market and may have already found an overseas buyer or distributor to take your products to the world.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand classifies all international trade goods and import duty rates, and outlines concession categories that reduce or waive duty. It includes the Excise and...
Globalisation is set to supercharge growth in 2022, with sustainability and supply chain investment high on the agenda of leading firms.
This is no hypothesis: this is straight from the...
Taxation issues for exporters
Becoming an exporter opens up a world of opportunity for your business. Unfortunately, such an opportunity also brings potential tax complications. However,...
Taking your ideas to the world
Exporting presents a huge opportunity for growth, providing access to new and potentially more lucrative markets around the world.
If your product or...
How to attract consumers in a new export market
A good value proposition will significantly boost your chances of success in a new export market.
Being able to clearly articulate why...
Constant changes in the requirements for packaging, labelling and dangerous goods means exporters need to keep up with any new legislation, both locally and internationally.