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17.09.202622:45:00UTC+00New Zealand Trade Deficit Narrows in August as Imports Outpace Exports Less Sharply

New Zealand’s trade balance showed a marked improvement in August 2026, with the deficit narrowing to -NZD 1,349 million from -NZD 2,118 million in July 2026, according to data updated on 17 September 2026.

On a month-over-month basis, the latest reading indicates that the gap between the country’s imports and exports has decreased compared with the previous month, when July’s shortfall had deepened relative to June. The current “Actual” figure reflects August’s change against July, while the “Previous” comparison measured July’s movement versus the prior month.

While the trade balance remains in negative territory, the reduced deficit suggests some easing of external pressures heading into late Q3 2026, as New Zealand’s import bill and export performance became more closely aligned than in the preceding month.

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