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 almost 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 2018 (000 tonnes)

2016 2017 2018 Exports Logs 4,572 5,491 6,276 Other Forest Products 2,385 2,062 2,047 Dairy Products 2,119 2,223 2,312 Kiwifruit 996 982 925 Other Exports 3,004 3,472 3,844 Total Exports 13,116 14,230 15,404 Imports Oil Products 1,300 1,436 1,569 Fertiliser Bases 472 474 552 All Other Goods 5,232 6,054 6,933 Total Imports 7,004 7,964 9,054 Total Cargo 20,120 22,194 24,458 Total TEU 954,006 1,085,987 1,182,147

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