The bar chart presents data on the main exports of Southland for the years 2000, 2024, and future projections for 2030. The figures are expressed in billions.
Overall, what is most noticeable from the chart is the substantial upward trend in international tourism from 2000 to 2024, a trend that is expected to continue into 2030. In contrast, meat product exports have experienced a gradual decline, starting in 2000, persisting through 2024, and projected to decrease further in 2030. Conversely, dairy product exports exhibited significant fluctuations between 2000 and 2024 and are expected to decrease slightly in 2030 from the peak reached in 2024.
Examining the specifics, international tourism exports began at just above 8 billion pounds in 2000, followed by a slight increase to approximately 9 billion pounds in 2024. Projections indicate that these exports will rise to just under 10 billion pounds in 2030. In terms of dairy product exports, the figures started at 7 billion pounds in 2000 and surged to just under 20 billion pounds in 2024. However, this figure is expected to decline to 9 billion pounds in 2030.
In contrast, meat product exports have shown a downward trend. There was a notable drop from 6 billion pounds in 2000 to approximately 5.5 billion pounds in 2024, with further projections estimating a decline to 5 billion pounds in 2030.