The bar chart compares the value of Southland’s main exports, including international tourism, dairy products, and meat products, in 2000, the current year (*20..), and the predicted figures for 2025. The figures are given in billions of pounds.
Overall, dairy products were the highest-valued export in 2000 and are expected to be the leading export again in 2025. International tourism showed the biggest increase up to the current year, although it is predicted to fall in 2025. Meat products had the lowest value throughout the period.
In 2000, dairy products were worth £7 billion, making them the largest export. International tourism was the second highest at £5 billion, while meat products had a value of only £3 billion. In the current year, tourism increased significantly by £4 billion to £9 billion, becoming the most valuable export. Dairy products also increased, but only by £1 billion, reaching £8 billion. Meanwhile, meat products rose slightly to £4 billion.
By 2025, dairy products are expected to increase to £9 billion and become the top export again. In contrast, international tourism is forecast to decrease to £7 billion, which is £2 billion lower than its current value. Meat products are also predicted to fall to £3 billion, returning to their 2000 level. Therefore, dairy products are expected to be £2 billion higher than tourism and £6 billion higher than meat products in 2025.