date:Jul 03, 2014
an largely be attributed to the continuing shift in the focus of New Zealand exports away from the EU and towards China, rather than any shortage of product.
It says in the first five months of the year New Zealand export figures show that total exports were 5% higher on the year. However, exports to EU member states were down 9% against a 35% rise in volumes to China.
In the EU, volumes to the UK in particular were much lower, down 17% year on year. This comes amid some recovery in demand in