Kefir & Buttermilk Prices in New Zealand
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NZD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 3.67 | 5.83 | ▲ 27.4% | ▲ 27.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the kefir & buttermilk price in New Zealand available is US$ 3.67 per kg (5.83 NZD), up 27.4% year-on-year.
New Zealand is a significant exporter of kefir and buttermilk, ranking 6th out of 98 exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$119.1 million and totaling 41,375 tonnes. The country accounts for 5.1% of global exports and has seen a 7.0% year-on-year increase. New Zealand is a net exporter of these products. The latest export unit value is US$3.6675 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - kefir & buttermilk in New Zealand
New Zealand is a significant exporter of kefir and buttermilk, ranking 6th out of 98 exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$119.1 million and totaling 41,375 tonnes. The country accounts for 5.1% of global exports and has seen a 7.0% year-on-year increase. New Zealand is a net exporter of these products. The latest export unit value is US$3.6675 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, New Zealand exported $119.1M (41.4 kt) of kefir & buttermilk▲ 7% YoY. That ranks #6 worldwide (5.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top kefir & buttermilk exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 France $328.5M · 14.2%
- #2 Germany $312.1M · 13.5%
- #3 Belgium $240.8M · 10.4%
- #4 Spain $188.1M · 8.1%
- #5 Poland $160.7M · 6.9%
Annual export data New Zealand · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119.1M | 41.4 kt | $2.88 |
| 2023 | $111.4M | 36.7 kt | $3.04 |
| 2022 | $142.9M | 34.9 kt | $4.09 |
| 2021 | $118.4M | 34.7 kt | $3.41 |
| 2020 | $104.2M | 34.8 kt | $2.99 |
HS Code
kefir & buttermilk is traded under Harmonized System code 0403.90. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.