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 just over 70% 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 2020 (000 tonnes)

2018 2019 2020 Exports Logs 6,276 7,063 5,544 Other Forest Products 2,047 2,096 2,014 Dairy Products 2,312 2,322 2,362 Kiwifruit 1,328 1,502 1,498 Other Exports 3,441 4,145 4,341 Total Exports 15.404 17,128 15,759 Imports Oil Products 1,569 1,600 1,403 Fertiliser Bases 552 501 504 All Other Goods 5,932 6,933 7,142 Total Imports 9,054 9,818 9,049 Total Cargo 24,458 26,946 24,808 Total TEU 1,182,147 1,233,177 1,251,741

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