New Zealand is a founding member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The agreement came into force for New Zealand on December 30, 2018. The CPTPP aims to reduce tariffs and promote trade among member countries, providing significant market access opportunities for New Zealand exporters and investors.
The agreement includes countries such as Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. For New Zealand, the CPTPP is an important platform for diversifying its trade relationships and enhancing economic growth.
Top 10 Food and Drink Exports from the UK to New Zealand (with Estimated Figures)
- Whisky – £32 million annually
- Scottish whisky is the leading UK food and drink export to New Zealand, with strong demand for premium spirits, benefiting from zero tariffs under the UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement and CPTPP.
- Confectionery – £18 million annually
- The UK exports chocolate, sweets, and biscuits, with British brands remaining popular among New Zealand consumers.
- Cheese £12 million annually
- Gin – £9 million annually
- Biscuits – £7 million annually
- Craft Beer – £5 million annually
- Tea – £4 million annually
- Preserves – £3 million annually
- Health Foods – £2 million annually
- Frozen Desserts – £1 million annually
With CPTPP and the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) eliminating tariffs, UK food and drink exports to New Zealand are expected to grow further, especially in whisky and confectionery sectors.
For more information about our logistics services to and from the UK to New Zealand, please email trading@cptpp.co.uk
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Key Regulations
– MPI import health standards
– Plain packaging for alcohol
– GMO labelling required
– Biosecurity fees apply
Key UK Export Codes for New Zealand (Food & Beverages)
| Product | UK Export Code (Trade Tariff) | NZ Import Code (NZ Tariff 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Whisky | 2208 30 00 00 |
2208.30.00 |
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| Aged Cheddar Cheese | 0406 90 31 00 |
0406.90.90 |
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| Chocolate (>2kg blocks) | 1806 31 00 00 |
1806.31.00 |
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| Gin | 2208 70 00 00 |
2208.70.00 |
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| Smoked Salmon | 1604 11 00 00 |
1604.11.00 |
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| Black Tea (Packaged) | 0902 30 00 00 |
0902.30.00 |
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| Malt Beer | 2203 00 00 00 |
2203.00.00 |