The bar chart illustrates the value of Southland’s three main exports, namely international tourism, dairy products and meat products, in 2000, 2015 and the projected figures for 2025. The values are measured in billions of dollars.
Overall, international tourism and dairy products were the most significant export sectors, while meat products generated the lowest revenue throughout the period. In addition, tourism earnings are expected to continue increasing, whereas meat exports are projected to decline gradually.
In 2000, international tourism was the largest export industry, earning approximately $8 billion. This figure increased to around $9 billion in 2015 and is forecast to reach $10 billion by 2025. Dairy products generated about $7 billion in 2000 before rising sharply to $10 billion in 2015, making it the leading export category at that time. However, revenue from dairy products is expected to fall slightly to roughly $9.5 billion in 2025.
By contrast, meat products showed a downward trend over the period. Export earnings from this sector stood at about $6 billion in 2000 and declined to approximately $5.5 billion in 2015. The figure is predicted to decrease further to $5 billion by 2025, making it the least valuable export among the three categories.
