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New Zealand sees stronger India demand ahead of FTA rollout
07 Jul '26
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New Zealand exporters report stronger India demand before the FTA, with engagement extending to wool, forestry, chip, and pulp.
Indian wool delegations sought premium fibres, processing technology, and advisory expertise, signalling textile sourcing interest.
The FTA is before Parliament and expected later in 2026; 57 per cent of New Zealand exports to India will be tariff-free from day one.
New Zealand exporters are recording stronger demand in India before the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enters into force, a development relevant to wool buyers and textile supply chains tracking premium fibres, processing technology and advisory services linked to New Zealand.
Todd McClay, Trade Minister of New Zealand
said: "Export volumes are up because businesses and customers can see the quality of what New Zealand has to offer."
New Zealand exporters report stronger India demand before the FTA, with engagement extending to wool, forestry, chip, and pulp.
Indian wool delegations sought premium fibres, processing technology, and advisory expertise, signalling textile sourcing interest.
The FTA is before Parliament and expected later in 2026; 57 per cent of New Zealand exports to India will be tariff-free from day one.
He said the FTA has been signed, is before Parliament and is expected to enter into force later in 2026. On entry, 57 per cent of New Zealand exports to India will be tariff-free from day one, with further benefits phased in over time.
Engagement is also extending to forestry and wool, according to a statement released today on the official site of the government of New Zealand.
Matariki Forests sent its first shipment of logs fr
