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India exported USD 617.3 mn to New Zealand in 2024, led by HS 27, and imported USD 507.4 mn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementIndia-New Zealand FTA: signed not in force
  • CurrencyNZD $
  • Time+6h30 to +8h15 vs IST
  • CapitalWellington
  • AccessCoastal
Get a quote for New Zealand How exporting works
  • Road
  • Sea
  • Air
  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Sea leg to New Zealand · Sea
  3. Air leg to New Zealand · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 617.3 mn
Imports into India
USD 507.4 mn
Trade partner rank
#78

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Wellington whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
East Asia & PacificAustralia and New Zealand
Income group
High incomeWorld Bank
Currency
NZDNew Zealand dollar
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Capital
Wellington
Time
+6h30 to +8h15 vs ISTUTC+12:00 … UTC+13:45 (4 offsets)
Access
Coastal
Trade partner rank
#780.099% of India's trade

Trade agreements: No India trade agreement in force (MFN terms; check GSTP separately). · India-New Zealand FTA: signed not in force. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to New Zealand

USD 617.3 mnIndia's exports to New Zealand, 2024 (FOB)
0.14%of India's exports to the world
USD 1.12 bntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to New Zealand, 2024
  1. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 81.8 mn13%
  2. HS 30 Pharmaceutical products USD 59.2 mn10%
  3. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 57.5 mn9%
  4. HS 63 Textiles, made up articles USD 37.2 mn6%
  5. HS 87 Vehicles USD 23.7 mn4%

Gateways in New Zealand

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Auckland International Airport (AKL) · Christchurch International Airport (CHC) · Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · Wellington International Airport (WLG)

OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from New Zealand to India

USD 507.4 mnIndia's imports from New Zealand, 2024 (CIF)
45%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from New Zealand, 2024
  1. HS 72 Iron and steel USD 95.0 mn19%
  2. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 57.6 mn11%
  3. HS 44 Wood and articles of wood USD 57.1 mn11%
  4. HS 08 Fruit and nuts, edible USD 49.4 mn10%
  5. HS 51 Wool, fine or coarse animal hair USD 48.3 mn10%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. No agreement rate is available, so the standard tariff applies. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

Ask our desk for a quote Email the desk

Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from New Zealand. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to New Zealand in 2024 was HS 27. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Non-preferential CoO Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and New Zealand

Does India have a free trade agreement with New Zealand?
Not in force yet. India-New Zealand FTA is signed not in force. Until it is in force, trade with New Zealand runs at normal (MFN) duty rates. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker, 2026.
What does India export to New Zealand?
India exported USD 617.3 mn of goods to New Zealand in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 81.8 mn), HS 30 pharmaceutical products (USD 59.2 mn), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 57.5 mn). That is 0.14% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from New Zealand?
India imported USD 507.4 mn from New Zealand in 2024, mainly HS 72 iron and steel (USD 95.0 mn), HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 57.6 mn), HS 44 wood and articles of wood (USD 57.1 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-New Zealand trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and New Zealand was USD 1.12 bn in 2024, 0.099% of India's total, which ranks New Zealand number 78 among India's trading partners. India exports more than it imports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to New Zealand take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to New Zealand is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to New Zealand?
A non-preferential certificate of origin is the usual document; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and New Zealand?
Wellington runs at UTC+12:00 … UTC+13:45 (4 offsets) in 2026, which is +6h30 to +8h15 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for New Zealand shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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