New Zealand’s imports increased 1.6% year-over-year to NZD 7.2 billion in September 2025, driven largely by a 35% surge in vehicle, parts, and accessories purchases. By trading partner, imports rose from China (up 16%), led by vehicles, parts, and accessories; mechanical machinery and equipment; and electrical machinery and equipment. Imports from the European Union increased 7.3%, driven by aircraft and parts; mechanical machinery and equipment; and pharmaceutical products, while shipments from Australia rose 6.4%, led by inorganic chemicals and cereals. Conversely, imports fell sharply from the United States (-30%), mainly in aircraft and parts and electrical machinery, and from South Korea (-4.8%), primarily due to petroleum and related products.