Commodities

Commodities have helped the Port to grow rapidly since the 1950s to become this country's largest export port. Forestry, kiwifruit and dairy exports account for 80% of exports. Much of this cargo is destined for customers in Japan, China, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Imports are also an important and expanding sector of the Port's business. These include petroleum, fertiliser, coal, dry and liquid bulk, palm kernel and a range of other products. Imports of containerised cargo have grown rapidly over the past eight years, and through the development of the Port's integrated inland port, MetroPort Auckland.

Trade Summary by Product for Year Ended 30 June 2010 (000 tonnes)

 201020092008
Exports
Logs3,8623,1102,453
Other Forest Products2,1791,9662,107
Dairy Products562576462
Kiwifruit729752782 
Other Exports1,8582,0782,116
Total Exports9,1908,4827,920
 
Imports
Oil Products1,1821,0981,174
Fertiliser Bases324411535
Coal419664394
All Other Goods 2,6332,8033,501
Total Imports4,5584,9765,604
Total Cargo13,74813,45813,524
Total TEU511,343546,521582,072

Trade Summary by Region

 201020092008
Exports
Asia6,0835,0014,322
Australia and Pacific1,2061,2871,469
Americas827968923
UK and Europe623672702
Middle East and Africa 289322284
NZ Coastal162232220
Total Exports9,1908,4827,920
 
Imports
Asia2,0342,2122,605
Australia and Pacific1,0851,0591,113
Americas397676657
UK and Europe3640139
Middle East and Africa 184203354
NZ Coastal822786736
Total Imports4,5584,9765,604
  
 

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