New Zealand primary industries exports forecast to grow to $44.3 billion

New Zealand primary industries exports forecast to grow to $44.3 billion

Horticulture export revenues are forecast to rise 12 percent for the year ending June 2019 to $6.0 billion. Kiwifruit revenue is forecast to rise 21 percent over this period, driven by a large kiwifruit harvest in 2018 and rising kiwifruit prices. Wine revenue is forecast to rise 3.3 percent due to continued strong demand in North America, and apple and pear production and exports are at record levels.

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