The graphic provides a detailed summary of the export trends for several key products from the Southland region, spanning the years 2000 to 2023, with forecasts extending into 2025.
Overall, while foreign tourism exports have increased, meat exports have declined over time.
In 2000, foreign tourism was Southland’s dominant export sector, generating revenues of $8 billion. Which was followed by the dairy industry at $7 billion and beef exports at $6 billion. By 2023, the export value of foreign tourism had shown a significant increased trend, with projections suggesting that it will reach $10 billion by 2025. This represents a $2 billion increase compared to the year 2000.
The dairy sector, which was the second-largest export industry in 2000, witnessed substantial growth, peaking at $10 billion in 2023. Forecasts for 2025 suggest that dairy exports will stabilize, fluctuating between $9 billion and $10 billion.
Conversely, the meat export sector has experienced a decline. In 2000, meat exports reached a peak of $6 billion. However, by 2023, this figure is expected to drop slightly to just under $6 billion. Projections for 2025 indicate a further decline, with meat exports anticipated to fall to $5 billion.