Mutton Prices in New Zealand
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NZD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 6.62 | 10.54 | ▲ 24.3% | ▲ 24.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the mutton price in New Zealand available is US$ 6.62 per kg (10.54 NZD), up 24.3% year-on-year.
New Zealand is the world's leading exporter of mutton, shipping 256,016 tonnes valued at US$1.36 billion in 2024, which accounts for 45.2% of global exports. The country holds the top position among 63 exporters, despite an 8.9% year-on-year decline in export value. The latest export unit value for mutton is US$6.6226 per kg. New Zealand is a net exporter of mutton under HS code 0204.42.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - mutton in New Zealand
New Zealand is the world's leading exporter of mutton, shipping 256,016 tonnes valued at US$1.36 billion in 2024, which accounts for 45.2% of global exports. The country holds the top position among 63 exporters, despite an 8.9% year-on-year decline in export value. The latest export unit value for mutton is US$6.6226 per kg. New Zealand is a net exporter of mutton under HS code 0204.42.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, New Zealand exported $1.36B (256 kt) of mutton▼ 8.9% YoY. That ranks #1 worldwide (45.2% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top mutton exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 New Zealand $1.36B · 45.2%
- #2 Australia $1.34B · 44.4%
- #3 Netherlands $92M · 3%
- #4 Germany $34.6M · 1.1%
- #5 Uruguay $34.4M · 1.1%
Annual export data New Zealand · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.36B | 256 kt | $5.33 |
| 2023 | $1.5B | 275.4 kt | $5.44 |
| 2022 | $1.77B | 266.1 kt | $6.66 |
| 2021 | $1.78B | 263.3 kt | $6.75 |
| 2020 | $1.55B | 270.1 kt | $5.75 |
HS Code
mutton is traded under Harmonized System code 0204.42. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.