Q3 NZ Goods and Services Trade Statistics

Provides detailed statistics on New Zealand's quarterly international trade in goods and services between 2014 and 2023. The data focuses specifically on the third quarter (July through September) and is critical for understanding national economic performance and bilateral trade flows by country. Key facts reveal shifts in economic activity, such as total exports of goods and services reaching $20.9 billion for the September 2023 quarter, while total imports were $29.0 billion for the same period. Analysis can highlight specific sector movements; for instance, total services exports increased by $1.0 billion in the September 2023 quarter compared with the previous year, driven largely by travel services.

The dataset includes identifiers necessary for linking the main trade statistics to specific geographical entities. Key columns found in the classification file are:

The data is typically structured for tabular analysis, suitable for access as CSV files. The included country classification file contains 258 distinct records across 2 columns, representing the full set of unique trading partners referenced in the statistics. Expected update frequency for the trade figures is quarterly.

This data is highly suitable for macroeconomic analysis and modelling, allowing users to track significant shifts in international commerce, particularly within service sectors such as travel, transportation, and telecommunication services. It is an invaluable resource for conducting time-series analysis on New Zealand's external trade performance and evaluating policy impacts.

The statistics cover New Zealand’s international trade flows annually, spanning the third quarter (July to September) from 2014 up to 2023. Geographic coverage is global, referencing 258 unique trading partners, offering insight into trade dynamics within Oceania and globally.

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Intended users include economists requiring official governmental data for financial forecasting, data analysts interested in global supply chain disruptions, students and academics focusing on International Relations, and governmental policy makers who need to monitor seasonal changes in imports and exports.

Original Data Source: Q3 NZ Goods and Services Trade Statistics