WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/STR/N/7/NZL
27 July 2001
(01-3765)
Working Party on
State Trading EnterprisesOriginal:  English
STATE TRADING
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a)
of the GATT 1994 and Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on
the Interpretation of Article XVII
NEW ZEALAND
The following communication, dated 20 July 2001, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of New Zealand.
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Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a)  of the GATT 1994 and Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on the
Interpretation of Article XVII and in response to  the questionnaire on state trading (refer G/STR/7)
New Zealand submits the followi ng new and full notification.
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
(a) Identification of state trading enterprises:
(i) New Zealand Dairy Board
(ii) ENZA Limited(iii) Zespri Group Limited
(iv) Hop Marketing Board
(v) New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority
All other state trading enterprises notified in New Zealand’s previous full notification, dated
5 May 1999, have either been abolished (the Raspberry Marketing Council) or are no longer
considered STEs (the Meat Board and Ga me Industry Board).  (See G/STR/N/6/NZL.)G/STR/N/7/NZL
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(b) The products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in the product
description):
State Trading Enterprise Products Affected Tariff Item
New Zealand Dairy Boar d Dairy products 0401 – 0406
Ex 1516 – 1517
Ex 1702Ex 1805 – 1806
Ex 2105 – Ex 2106
Ex 2309
Ex 3501 – 3502
ENZA Limite d Apples and (European) Pears 0808.10
Ex.0808.20
Zespri Group Limite d Kiwifruit 0810.50.00
Hop Marketing Boar d Hops 1210
New Zealand Horticulture
Export Authorit yApricotsAvocados
blackcurrants
blueberries
boysenberries
squashchestnuts
nashi/Asian pears
nectarines
peaches
persimmons
plums
sweet cherriestable grapes
tamarillosEx 0809.10
0804.40
0810.30
0810.40
Ex 0810.90
Ex 0709.900802.40
Ex 0808.20
Ex 0809.30
Ex 0809.30
Ex 0810.90
Ex 0809.40
0809.200806.10
Ex 0810.90
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
(a) Given New Zealand’s reliance on exports of agricultural products, the New Zealand
Government has seen, and continues to see, value in maintaining State Trading Enterprises so
as to obtain the best possible return from  world markets for producers in New Zealand.
(b) The legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, including
legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers:
Dairy products - Dairy Board Act 1961 – as amended.
Apples and pears - Apple and Pear Industry Restructuring Act 1999 and the Apple
and Pear Export Regulations 1999.
Kiwifruit - Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act 1999 and Kiwifruit Export
Regulations 1999.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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Hops - Hops Marketing Regulations 1939 under the Marketing Act 1936
and the Agriculture (Emergency Powers) Act 1934 – as amended.
HEA - New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
(i) New Zealand Dairy Board
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE .
The export marketing of New Zealand’s da iry produce is the responsibility of the
New Zealand Dairy Board.  The Board is a statutory producer board that was first established in 1925-
27 and reconstituted under the Dairy Board Act 1 961.  The Board’s mission statement is: a dynamic,
global, dairy-based marketing organisation, committed to our customers, consumers and people,
delivering superior and sustainable wealth to shareholders.
The Board also owns the Livestock Improvement Corporation (which provides data
collection, research and advisory services to the dairy industry, including livestock breeding
development) the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute (which develops science and technology
platforms to meet the industry’s business needs) and with AgResearch jointly owns the Dairy
Research Corporation (which carries out farm produc tion research and transfers new technology to the
industry).
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE .
The Dairy Board Act 1961 (as amended) gives the Board control over all dairy products
exported from New Zealand.  In this respect, the general functions of the Board are to acquire andmarket [export] dairy products.  The Board also cont rols the export of dairy produce other than dairy
produce acquired and marketed by the Board.
The Board does not have any control over New Zealand’s domestic market and dairy
companies are free to compete against each other in the domestic market.
The Board does not receive subsidies, special financing, preferential access to foreign
exchange or other forms of support provided by government.
C. T
YPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO
ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION /EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION .
A party who wishes to export dairy produce of  any kind or description may apply to the
Board for permission to do so, the onus is on the applicant to provide all the required information for
the Board to make its decision to grant export permission.  Should the Board refuse an applicant
permission to export it must state its reasons for doing so in writing and a refusal may be challenged
in the Courts.
In practice, the Board has acquired and marketed the majority of New Zealand’s export dairy
produce.  The Board has no functions concerning the importation of dairy products into New Zealand
and there are no restrictions on who may import dairy products into New Zealand.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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D. HOW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
There are no restrictions on the quantity of dairy products that can be exported from or
imported to New Zealand.
In general terms export volumes are determined by milk supply, which is largely dependent
on climatic conditions given that New Zealand dairy herds are pasture feed year-round.  Aside from
supply, the volume of dairy products exported by the Board is determined by the Board’s marketing
abilities.  However, the quantities of dairy products that can enter certain export markets are often
restricted for example under the terms of the WTO bound tariff quota arrangements.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED .
The Board negotiates with overseas buyers in respect of product description, quantities and
price, consistent with conventional business practises.  As such, export prices received are the result
of normal commercial negotiations and are managed to the extent possible in terms of all the usual
risks associated with international trade such as exchange rate conditions and international product
prices.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED .
There are no restrictions on who may import dairy products.
If the Board does import product the resale price is determined as a result of normal
commercial considerations.
G. WHETHER LONG -TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
ENTERED INTO BY THE GOVERNMENT .
The Board participates in supply arrangements negotiated on standard commercial terms,
which includes giving consideration to long-term contracts.
The Board is not used to fulfil contractual arrangements entered into by the government.  The
Board fulfils some administrative functions on behalf of the government in respect of the management
associated with certain tariff quota markets for dairy products.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE .
The New Zealand dairy industry is dominated by supplier-owned co-operatives and there has
been significant integration of these in recent years.  For the year ended 31 May 2000 there were
around 13 900 dairy herds, four major co-operative dairy processing companies in New Zealand and a
number of smaller processors.  The two largest co-operatives are: New Zealand Dairy Group, total
membership of 7 500 farmer suppliers and milk production of 570 million kilograms of milksolids;and Kiwi Co-operative, total membership of 5 700 farmer suppliers and milk production of
378 million kilograms of milksolids.  These two co- operatives control approximately 95 to 96 per cent
of New Zealand’s total milk production.
Producers supply milk to their local co-operativ e dairy company.  Cooperatives own shares in
the New Zealand Dairy Board in proportion to the quantity of milksolids they supply to the Board.
However, dairy farmers are the ultimate owners of  the Board through ownership of their respective
co-operative dairy company.  Dairy companies (and ultimately the dairy farmers) receive a payoutG/STR/N/7/NZL
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from the Board per kilogram of milksolids.  The value of the payout depends on the success of the
Board’s export activities.
On the domestic market, dairy companies are in competition with each others’ and imported
branded dairy products.
On 18 June 2001, farmer shareholders voted in favour of a merger of New Zealand's two
largest cooperatives as the preferred way forward from the current regulated structure and the
government is facilitating this merger.  If the merger does proceed the New Zealand Dairy Board's
statutory powers as the single-desk exporter of da iry products would be removed, but it is likely to
retain statutory sole exporter powers for certain “designated markets”.  The Dairy Board Act 1961
would be repealed and replaced with new legislat ion.  The NZDB may continue to be notified as an
STE but further analysis on this question is needed.
(ii) ENZA Limited
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE .
The Apple and Pear Industry Restructuring Act was enacted in September 1999.  On
1 April 000, the Act converted New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board into a company, ENZA
Limited, and distributed shares in ENZA Limited to apple and pear growers.
For the purposes of this notification, ENZA is considered a state trading enterprise.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE .
The promulgation of the Apple and Pear Export Regulations 1999 provides ENZA with an
automatic right, but not the sole right, to export apples and pears.
ENZA does not receive subsidies, tax advantages, special financing, preferential access to
foreign exchange or any other support provided by government.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO
ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION /EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION .
Applications from other prospective exporters, to export apples and pears in their own right,
is assessed and decided on by a new non-trading regulatory body the Apple and Pear Export Permits
Committee.
ENZA is not involved in the domestic market or in the import of fruit.  There are no
restrictions on who may import product into New Zealand and currently the tariff on apple and pearimports is zero.
D. H
OW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
There is no limit on the volume of the apple and pear crop that is available to ENZA to export
and there is no requirement that ENZA purchase any particular proportion of the apples and pearscrop.  ENZA must not unjustifiably discriminate among suppliers and potential suppliers in respect of
a decision on whether to purchase apples and pears or the terms of the purchase contract.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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There is no direct or indirect government involvement in the determination of export or
import levels.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED .
The world market determines export prices.
In terms of returns paid to suppliers, ENZA must publicly disclose its terms and conditions,
and any amendments to those terms and conditions, for the purchase of apples and pears grown in
New Zealand.  ENZA must also disclose key details of the methodology to determine the payments
for apples and pears including the relationship between purchase prices and selling prices, key costs
and other factors that explain the differences between purchase prices (paid to suppliers) and selling
prices; and any other information on which ENZA is relying to justify discrimination amongstsuppliers.
F. H
OW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED .
ENZA has no special rights or privileges in regard to importing product.  If ENZA were to
import product, the resale price would be determined by commercial considerations.
G. WHETHER LONG -TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
ENTERED INTO BY THE GOVERNMENT .
ENZA with its suppliers determine the period for which each set of terms and conditions, for
the purchase of apples and pears, is applicable.  This period would generally be short-term, annual
supply contracts.  Government does not enter into contractual obligations regarding these products.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE .
There are around 1,500 apple growers throughout New Zealand’s nine apple growing regions.
In the year to 31 March 2001, apple pr oduction was 310,000 tonnes on approximately
14,000 hectares.  About 55 per cent of the apple crop is exported as fresh apples and 20 per cent as
apple juice concentrate.  Braeburn and Royal Gala are the main export varieties.  About 10 per cent of
production is consumed as fresh apples in the domestic market.  The domestic market is fully open to
competition, with growers having the choice to supp ly fruit to the domestic or export markets.  There
is duty free access for imports of apples.
The Apple and Pear Industry Restructuring Act Repeal Bill has been introduced into the
New Zealand Parliament under urgency, with a view to passage before 1 October 2001.  This Bill
would have the effect of fully deregulating pipfruit exporting from 1 October 2001 and would give
growers a choice of exporters who would all compete on an equal footing.  If the legislation is passed
as drafted, ENZA will cease to be a state trading enterprise as at 1 October 2001.
(iii) Zespri Group Limited
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE .
The Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act was enacted in September 1999.  On 1 April 2000
the Act converted the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marke ting Board into a company, Zespri Group Limited
and distributed shares in Zespri Group Limited to kiwifruit growers.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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For the purposes of this notification, Zespri is considered a state trading enterprise.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE .
The promulgation of the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 provides Zespri Group Limited
was an automatic right, but not the sole right, to export kiwifruit.
Zespri does not receive subsidies, tax advantages, special financing, preferential access to
foreign exchange or any other support provided by government.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO
ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION /EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION .
Applications from other prospective exporters, to export kiwifruit in collaboration with
Zespri, are assessed and decided on by Kiwifruit New Zealand.  Private traders can export kiwifruit to
Australia without prior permission of Kiwifruit New Zealand and independent of collaboration with
Zespri.
Zespri is not involved in the domestic market  or in the import of fruit.  There are no
restrictions on who may import product into New Zealand and currently the tariff on kiwifruit imports
is zero.
D. HOW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
Zespri Group Limited has total discretion over the quantities it decides to export.
Any imports undertaken by Zespri Group Limited are based solely on commercial
considerations.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED .
The world market determines export prices.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED .
Zespri Group Limited has no special rights or privileges in regard to importing product.  If
Zespri Group Limited were to import product, the resale price would be determined by commercial
considerations.
G. WHETHER LONG -TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
ENTERED INTO BY THE GOVERNMENT .
Zespri with its suppliers determine the period for which each set of terms and conditions for
the purchase of kiwifruit is applicable.  This period would generally be short-term, annual supply
contracts.  Government does not enter into contractual obligations regarding these products.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE .
There are around 1,600 kiwifruit growers thr oughout New Zealand.  Kiwifruit production
averages at around 235,000 tonnes on approximatel y 12,000 hectares.  About 90 per cent of the
kiwifruit production is exported.  The domestic market is fully open to competition, with growersG/STR/N/7/NZL
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having the choice to supply fruit to the domestic or export markets.  There is duty free access for
imports of kiwifruit.
(iv) Hop Marketing Board
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE .
The growing and selling of hops are regulated under the Hop Marketing Regulations 1939,
pursuant to the Marketing Act 1936 and the Agriculture (Emergency Powers) Act 1934.  The Hop
Marketing Regulations give the Hop Marketing Board power to regulate and control the growing of
hops in New Zealand and the marketing of hops overseas.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE .
The Hop Marketing Regulations 1939 provide for the Board to:
(i) regulate and control in such a manner as it sees  fit (but subject to Ministerial approval) the
marketing of hops in New Zealand and overseas;
(ii) be the sole agent for hop producers;  and(iii) enter into contracts, arrangements or agreements and give such directions as are necessary or
required for the:(a) handling, pooling, and storage of all hops delivered to the Board;
(b) shipment of hops beyond New Zealand
(c) sale and disposal of hops on such terms as it thinks advisable;
(e) making of forward contracts for the sale of hops either in New Zealand or overseas;
(f) promotion of hops produced in New Zealand or the improvement of the quality of
any such hops;
(g) grading of hops; and
(h) registration of producers and of land used for the growing of hops;
(i) allocation of production quotas.
The Board does not receive subsidies, tax advantages, special financing, preferential access to foreign
exchange or any other support provided by government.
C. T
YPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO
ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION /EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION .
The Hop Marketing Board is the sole exporting agent for hops.
There are no restrictions on who may import and sell hops in New Zealand and the tariffs
applying to hops are zero.
D. HOW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
Export levels are determined by the Hop Marketing Board based on the level of production,
domestic demand and export prices.  There is no direct or indirect government involvement in the
determination of export or import levels.
Any imports undertaken by the Board are based solely on commercial considerations.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED .
Export prices are determined by the market.  The Board negotiates contracts on behalf of the
producers and pays producers the contract price after deducting levies and warehousing, coolstore and
processing costs.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED .
The Board has no special rights or privileges in regard to importing hops.  If the Board
imports product the resale price is determined as a result of normal commercial considerations.
G. WHETHER LONG -TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
ENTERED INTO BY THE GOVERNMENT .
The Board does enter into long term supply contracts with its customers.  The government
does not enter into contractual obligations regarding hops.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE .
Currently there are 24 producers of hops in New Zealand.  Annual hop production would
normally range between 700 to 800 tonnes on approximately 380 hectares.  Exports can range from
between 75 to 90 per cent of total production.
While the Board is responsible for the marketing of all domestic production, it is open to
direct competition from duty-free imports.
The Board has approached government with a proposal to deregulate the industry.
Government is facilitating the deregulation.
(v) Horticulture Export Authority
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE .
The New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority was established in 1987, under the
Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987, with the primary function to promote the effective export
marketing of horticultural products.  The HEA promotes and encourages market analysis and research
work and disseminates information.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE .
The primary function of the Authority is to promote the effective export marketing of
prescribed horticultural products.  Without limiting the generality of the Authority’s primary function,the Act provides for the Authority to:
(i) Act as a forum for the exchange of information and for the discussion of matters of common
concern between horticultural organisations, product groups, producers, exporters, and the
Government in respect of the export marketing of horticultural products.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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(ii) Encourage and undertake market analysis and research or experimental work into the export
marketing of horticultural products.
(iii) Collect, co-ordinate, and disseminate, in su ch manner as the Authority considers appropriate,
information received or obtained by the Authority through research or other activities of theAuthority.
(iv) Liaise with horticultural groups and other interested persons and organisations on matters
such as the distribution, transportation, and packaging of horticultural products, trade barriers
and their removal, fostering and development of a co-ordinated strategy for the export of
horticultural products and participation in international trade exhibitions.
In addition to functions in relation to prescr ibed products, the Authority has the following
special functions:
(i) To assist in the formulation of, and approve, an export marketing strategy for any prescribed
product that is subject to export licensing.
(ii) Where appropriate, to administer the export licensing of prescribed products.(iii) To promote compliance with such grade standards relating to prescribed products.
(iv) To institute and carry out such matters relating to the imposition and collection of a levy on
any prescribed product.
C. T
YPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO
ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION /EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION .
The Authority itself does not trade; it approves export marketing strategies and licences
exporters for those horticultural products prescribed under the Horticulture Export Authority Act
1987.  There are currently 15 products1 prescribed under the Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987.
Products prescribed under, or revoked from, the Act are at the request of the relevant product group.
Product groups do not trade; they are recognised under the Act to represent growers and exporters and
to prepare an export marketing strategy for the relevant product.
New Zealand has decided to notify the New Zealan d Horticulture Export Authority as a state
trading enterprise in the interests of greater transparency.
D. HOW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
The Authority has no direct involvement in the determination of export levels.  Export levels
are determined by producers/exporters based on factors such as the level of production, domestic
demand and export prices.  Individual growers/producers trade.  Exports can only take place where
they are consistent with the relevant Authority approved export marketing strategy.
The Authority does not import produce.
                                                     
1 Apricots, avocados, blackcurrants, blueberries, bo ysenberries, squash, chestnuts, nashi/Asian pears,
   nectarines, peaches, persimmons, plums, sweet cherries, table grapes and tamarillosG/STR/N/7/NZL
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E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED .
The Authority has no function with respect to negotiating export prices.  The export
marketing strategies, for each of the prescribed products, set out the general marketing objectives for
the export of the product and the means by which it is proposed to attain those objectives.  The
strategy may include matters relating to the distribution, transport, form, production, promotion,selling, and export pricing of the product.
F. H
OW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED .
The Authority does not import produce.
G. WHETHER LONG -TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
ENTERED INTO BY THE GOVERNMENT
The Authority has no function with respect to negotiating supply contracts.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE .
The Horticulture Export Authority model is based on industry co-operation, within a
legislative framework, and provides multi-export licensing.
Given the nature and function of the Authority, New Zealand considers that it is not necessary
to give a description of market structure or provide statistical information for each of the (15)
products currently prescribed under the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
See Tables I – III (attached).
V. REASONS WHY NO FOREIGN TRADE HAS TAKEN PLACE
There were exports of all products concerned during the period 1998-2001.  If imports of
these products did not occur it was because there was no commercial interest in doing so.G/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION1, IMPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes YE 30 June)Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($/tonnes YE 30 June2)Average  representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(tonnes YE 30 June)
1 2 3 456 7
Dairy Products
1998 butter and butter oil 822 n.a 1,558 N/A n.a 343 648
Skim milk powder 871 n.a 1,819 N/A n.a 177 573
Cheese 2 720 n.a 3,388 N/A n.a 265 635
Other milk products 4 168 n.a 1,334 N/A n.a 665 193
1999 butter and butter oil 382 n.a 2,078 N/A n.a 317 475
Skim milk powder 390 n.a 1,413 N/A n.a 172 611
Cheese 1 955 n.a 3,601 N/A n.a 238 535
Other milk products 3 544 n.a 1,324 N/A n.a 662 135
2000 butter and butter oil 785 n.a 1,690 N/A n.a 343 831
Skim milk powder 1 525 n.a 1,146 N/A n.a 186 904
Cheese 2 505 n.a 2,617 N/A n.a 296 745
Other milk products 5 737 n.a 1,072 N/A n.a 771 624
                                                     
1 Source:  New Zealand Dairy Board Facts and Figures
2 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)G/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  ENZA LIMITED3
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes YE 30 September)Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price4
($/kg) 5Average  representative
Domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(tonnes YE 31 March)
1234567
Apples
1998 74 n.a 1.14 N/A n.a 522 681E
1999 85 n.a 1.21 N/A n.a 574 282E
2000 63 n.a 1.23 N/A n.a 590 155F
Pears
1998 595 n.a 0.82 N/A n.a N/A
1999 1 144 n.a 0.87 N/A n.a N/A
2000 1 434 n.a 0.73 N/A n.a N/A
                                                     
3 ENZA began trading on 1 April 2000, prior to this the NZ Apple and Pear Marketing Board controlled the
   export and marketing of apples and pears produced in New Zealand.
4 Source: Statistics New Zealand
5 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
E Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry estimate
F Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry forecastG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  ZESPRI GROUP LIMITED6
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported 7
(tonnes YE 31 March)Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price8
($/kg) 8Average  representative
Domestic sales priceMark-up National production9
(tonnes YE 31 March)
1234567
Kwiwfruit
1998 32 n.a 0.98 N/A n.a 242 000
1999 395 n.a 1.65 N/A n.a 252 000
2000 280 n.a 1.37 N/A n.a 217 000
                                                     
6 Zespri began trading on 1 April 2000, prior to this the NZ Kiwifruit Marketing Board controlled the
   export and marketing of kiwifruit produced in New Zealand (other than to Australia).
7 Source: Statistics New Zealand
8 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
9 Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry estimateG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  NEW ZEALAND HOP MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported10
(tonnes YE 31 March)Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price11
($/kg) 11Average  representative
Domestic sales priceMark-up National production12
(tonnes YE 31 March)
1234567
Hops
1998 0.2 n.a 6.43 N/A n.a 768.1
1999 3.4 n.a 4.89 N/A n.a 740.5
2000 4.3 n.a 5.92 N/A n.a 830.7
                                                     
10 Source: Statistics New Zealand
11 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
12 Source:  Information supplied by the Hops Marketing BoardG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS13
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported
(‘000 tonne YE 30 June)Quantity exported by
state trading enterprise14Average procurement price
($/kg milk solids YE 31 May15)Average representative
Domestic sales priceAverage export price
($/tonne YE 30 June14)National production
(‘000 tonnes YE 31 May)
12 345 6 7
1998 Butter and butter oil16314 314 1.61 N/A 1,744 344
Skimmilk powder 166 166 1.61 N/A 1,572 178
Cheese 232 232 1.61 N/A 2,062 266
Other milk products 540 540 1.61 N/A 1,558 562
Casein and caseinates 94 94 1.61 N/A 3,701 104
1999 Butter and butter oil17277 277 1.72 N/A 1,877 317
Skimmilk powder 174 174 1.72 N/A 1,466 173
Cheese 240 240 1.72 N/A 2,173 239
Other milk products 564 564 1.72 N/A 1,622 412
Casein and caseinates 103 103 1.72 N/A 3,924 87
2000 Butter and butter oil17336 336 1.53 N/A 1,358 344
Skimmilk powder 172 172 1.53 N/A 1,355 187
Cheese 249 249 1.53 N/A 1,810 297
Other milk products 584 584 1.53 N/A 1,415 480
Casein and caseinates 106 106 1.53 N/A 3,462 97
                                                     
13 Source: New Zealand Dairy Board Facts and Figures
14 All product either exported directly by the NZ Dairy Board, or under licence by the Board to other companies
15 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
16 Including anhydrous milk fat (AMF)G/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  ENZA LIMITED17
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported18
(YE 31 March tonnes)Quantity exported by
State trading enterpriseE
(tonnes)Average procurement price Average  representative
Domestic sales priceAverage export priceE
($/kg)19National production
(YE 31 March tonnes)
1234567
Apples
1998 254 912 251 460 N/A N/A 0.72 522 681E
1999 325 148 317 880 N/A N/A 0.84 574 282F
2000 335 505 317 718 N/A N/A 0.55 590 155F
Pears20
1998 6 717 6 224 N/A N/A 0.92 N/A
1999 5 848 5 341 N/A N/A 1.24 N/A
2000 8 939 8 457 N/A N/A 0.84 N/A
                                                     
17 ENZA began trading on 1 April 2000, prior to this the NZ Apple and Pear Marketing Board controlled the
   export and marketing of apples and pears produced in New Zealand.
18 Source: Statistics New Zealand
E Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry estimate
19 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
F Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry forecast
20 Pears exported by ENZA include any kind other than the fruit of Pyrus pyrifolia (nashi) and Pryrus ussurunsis (ya).G/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  ZESPRI GROUP LIMITED21
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported22
(tonnes YE 31 March)
(tonnes)Quantity exported by
state trading enterprise23
(tonnes)Average procurement price Average representative
Domestic sales priceAverage export price23
($/kg)24National production
(tonnes)
1234567
Kiwifruit
1998 211 99025211 400 N/A N/A 0.94 242 000
1999 222 962 217 000 N/A N/A 1.03 252 000
2000 196 448 186 500 N/A N/A 1.08 217 000
                                                     
21 Zespri began trading on 1 April 2000, prior to this the NZ Kiwifruit Marketing Board controlled the
   export and marketing of kiwifruit produced in New Zealand (other than to Australia).
22 Source:  Statistics New Zealand
23 Zespri Annual Reports
24 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
    0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
25 Source: G/STR/N/4/NZLG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  NEW ZEALAND HOP MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported26
(tonnes YE 31 March)Quantity exported by
State trading enterprise27
(tonnes YE 31 March)Average procurement price Average  representative
Domestic sales priceAverage export price
($/kg f.o.b28)National production29
(tonnes YE 31 March)
1234567
Hops
1998 748 748 N/A N/A 5.26 768.1
1999 556 556 N/A N/A 5.22 740.5
2000 614 614 N/A N/A 4.62 830.7
                                                     
26 Source:  Statistics New Zealand
27 The Hop Marketing Board is the sole exporting agent for hops.
28 Prices have been converted to US$ for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 using the (period average) exchange rates of
   0.5367, 0.5295 and 0.4574 respectively.  (Source: International Financial Statistics, IMF, April 2001.)
29 Source: Information supplied by the Hop Marketing BoardG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BAORD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES 30
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production
(tonnes YE 31 May)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption (tonnes)
12 3 4 5
1998 Butter and butter oil31N/A 343 658 n.a 27 000
Skimmilk powder N/A 177 573 n.a N/A
Cheese N/A 265 635 n.a 28 000
Other milk powder32N/A 434 163 n.a N/A
Casein and caseinates N/A 103 659 n.a N/A
1999 Butter and butter oil32N/A 317 485 n.a 27 000
Skimmilk powder N/A 172 611 n.a N/A
Cheese N/A 238 535 n.a 28 000
Other milk powder33N/A 412 384 n.a N/A
Casein and caseinates N/A 86 653 n.a N/A
2000 Butter and butter oil32N/A 343 831 n.a 27 000
Skimmilk powder N/A 186 904 n.a N/A
Cheese N/A 296 745 n.a 28 000
Other milk powder33N/A 480 208 n.a N/A
Casein and caseinates N/A 97 229 n.a N/A
                                                     
30 Source: New Zealand Dairy Board Facts and Figures
31 Including anhydrous milk fat (AMF)
32 Including wholemilk powder, nutritional powders and infant foodsG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  ENZA LIMITED
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production
(tonnes YE 30 September)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption33
(tonnes YE 30 September)
12345
Apples
1998 N/A 523 000En.a 268 088
1999 N/A 574 000En.a 248 852
2000 N/A 590 000Fn.a 254 495
Pears
1998 N/A N/A n.a N/A
1999 N/A N/A n.a N/A
2000 N/A N/A n.a N/A
                                                     
33 National consumption is estimated from subtracting exports from production and adding imports,
   note that only the fresh component of kiwifruit consumption is known, the quantity of processed kiwifruit is not known.
E Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry estimate
F Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry forecastG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  ZESPRI GROUP LIMITED34
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(tonnes YE 31 March)National production35
(tonnes)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
12345
Kiwifruit
1998 211 400 242 000 n.a N/A
1999 217 000 252 000 n.a N/A
2000 186 500 217 000 n.a N/A
                                                     
34 Zespri began trading on 1 April 2000, prior to this the NZ Kiwifruit Marketing Board controlled the
   export and marketing of kiwifruit produced in New Zealand (other than to Australia).
35 Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry estimateG/STR/N/7/NZL
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STATE TRADING:  NEW ZEALAND HOP MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES 36
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(tonnes YE 31 March)National production
(tonnes)Domestic sales by
state trading enterprise37
(tonnes)National consumption
12345
Hops
1998 768.1 768.1 240.1 N/A
1999 740.5 740.5 184.5 N/A
2000 830.7 830.7 216.7 N/A
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36 Source:  Information supplied by the Hops Marketing Board
37 Estimated by the difference between national production and export volumes.