Commodities

Commodities have helped the Port to grow rapidly since the 1950s to become this country’s largest export port.

Forestry, kiwifruit and dairy exports account for almost 75% of exports. Much of this cargo is destined for customers in Japan, China, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Imports are also an important and expanding sector of the Port’s business. These include petroleum, fertiliser, coal, dry and liquid bulk, protein feeds and a range of other products. Imports of containerised cargo have grown rapidly over the past ten years, and through the development of the Port’s integrated inland port, MetroPort Auckland.

Trade Summary by Product for Year Ended 30 June 2024 (000 tonnes)

2022 2023 2024 Exports Logs 6,058 6,209 6,680 Other Forest Products 1,841 1,657 1,759 Dairy Products 2,189 2,010 1,942 Kiwifruit 1,779 1,393 1,511 Other Exports 4,052 2,340 2,122 Total Exports 15,919 13,609 14,014   Imports Oil Products 1,488 1,511 1,515 Fertiliser Bases 442 456 315 All Other Goods 7,766 3,993 3,290 Total Imports 9,696 6,961 6,010 Total Cargo 25,615 24,696 23,650 Total TEU 1,241,061 1,177,350 1,147,350

Download the latest Port Trade and Statistic Information 2024