WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/STR/N/4/NZL
5 May 1999
(99-1814)
Working Party on
State Trading EnterprisesOriginal:  English
STATE TRADING
New and Full Notification 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 27 April 199, have been received from the Permanent
Mission of New Zealand.
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This notification includes the following state trading enterprises:
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I. NEW ZEALAND APPLE AND PE AR MARKETI NG BOAR D........................................2
II. HOP MARKET ING BOAR D................................................................................................4
III. NEW ZEALAND DAI RY BOAR D......................................................................................7
IV. RASPBERRY MARK ETING C OUNCIL ..........................................................................10
V. NEW ZEALAND KIWIFRUI T MARKETING BOARD..................................................12
VI. NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD .....................................................................................15
VII. NEW ZEALAND GAME INDUSTRY B OARD...........................................................17
VIII. NEW ZEALAND W OOL BOAR D................................................................................20
The following list identifies the products in respect of which exclusive or special privileges,
covered by Article XVII, are maintained by New Zealand.
(a) apples and pears
(b) hops
(c) dairy products
(d) raspberries(e) kiwifruit
(f) meat from slaughtered cattle, sheep and goats
(g) deer meat and deer antlers in velvet
All other state trading enterprises notified in New Zealand's notification, dated
2 September 1981, have been abolished. These STEs covered the following products: wheat and flour;
citrus fruits; bananas; pineapples and grapes; honey; eggs; and potatoes.
Furthermore, in New Zealand’s 1995 state trading enterprises notification (G/STR/N/1NZL)
the New Zealand Wool Board was also included. Ho wever regulatory reforms, which took place in
1997, have removed the Wool Board’s statutory powers of export control and product acquisition andG/STR/N/4/NZL
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for the purposes of this questionnaire the Board is no longer considered a STE. A summary of the
changes that were made to Board’s operations and its current functions is included in this notification.
I. NEW ZEALAND APPLE AND PEAR MARKETING BOARD
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board
B. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED
08.08 Apples and pears, fresh
2. Reason or purpose for establishing an d/or maintaining stat e trading enterprise
A. R EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products including fruit and vegetables.Agricultural products currently account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.
Given this reliance on agricultural exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing
structures so as to obtain the best possible return from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises. Although established under
statute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. S
UMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR
PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Apple and Pear Marketing Board Act 1971 – as amended
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nz
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board was originally established in 1948, and now
operates under the Apple and Pear Marketing Act 1971 (as amended).  The Board was established to
organise and control the marketing of apples and pears both locally and overseas for the benefit ofgrowers.  The Apple and Pear Marketing Amendment Act 1993 removed the Board's powers over the
domestic market and imports as at 1 January 1994.
The principal functions of the Board are to:
(a) acquire, export, and market outside New Zealand all fresh apples and pears grown in
New Zealand that meet its standards; andG/STR/N/4/NZL
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(b) determine the prices that the Board is to pay for such apples and pears.
B. S PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board has a monopoly only over the export
marketing of apples and pears produced in New Zealand.
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 Board has the legal responsibility for all exports of fresh apples and pears, and exports the
fruit itself.  However, alternative traders can apply for consent from the Board to export fresh apples and
pears.  The Board must publish the guidelines that it will use in assessing such applications, and if itrefuses an application it must provide reasons in writing.
The Board 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 pear
imports is zero.
D. H
OW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Board must accept, and pay for, all apples and pears offered to it by growers, provided the
fruit meets specified quality standards which are laid down by the Board. Setting grade standards for
export fruit is one of the statutory obligations of the New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board.
There is no direct or indirect government involvement in the determination of export or import
levels.
E. H OW IMPORT /EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The world market determines export prices. Based on returns from exporting at world prices, the
Board determines prices paid to producers. Under its Act, the Board, when establishing prices for fruit itacquires, must have regard to the expected market realisations for different classes of fruit.  The Board
may also consider other matters, such as the stability and efficiency of the industry, movements in the
costs of marketing fruit, the present and prospective state of the Board's finances, and any other matters it
thinks relevant.
F. H OW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Board has no special rights or privileges in regard to importing product. If the Board were to
import product, the resale price would be determined by commercial considerations.
G. W HETHER LONG -TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE .
WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
ENTERED INTO THE GOVERNMENT
The Board generally enters into short term, year-by-year supply contracts with its customers.
The Government does not enter into contractual obligations regarding these products.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Currently there are 1,600 apple and pear producers throughout New Zealand. The domestic
market is fully open to competition, with growers having the choice to supply fruit to the domestic
market or to the Board for export. There is duty free access for imports of apples.
4. Statistical Information
The attached annex provides statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Tables I, II, and III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
During the period 1995-98 exports of apples and pears occurred.  There were imports of apples
and pears during the period 1995-98. As noted above, the Apple and Pear Board does not have import
control powers.
II. HOP MARKETING BOARD
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
Hop Marketing Board.
B. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED
12.10 Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or inform of pellets
2. Reason or purpose for establishing an d/or maintaining stat e trading enterprise
A. R EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products.  Agricultural products currently
account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.  Given this reliance on agricultural
exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing structures so as to obtain the best possiblereturn from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises. Although established under
statute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. S
UMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR
PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Hops Marketing Regulations 1939 under the Marketing Act 1936 and the Agriculture
(Emergency Powers) Act 1934 – as amended.
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nzG/STR/N/4/NZL
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3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The growing and selling of hops are regulated under the Hop Marketing Regulations 1939,
which are made pursuant to the Marketing Act 1936 and the Agriculture (Emergency Powers) Act
1934. The Hop Marketing Regulations give the Board power to regulate and control the growing and
marketing of hops in New Zealand, and the marketin g of hops overseas. The Board consists of six
members, five representing hop producers, and one Government representative.
B. S PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
Regulations provide for the Board to:
(a) regulate and control in such manner as it sees fit (but subject to Ministerial approval) the
marketing of hops in New Zealand and overseas;
(b) be the sole agent for hop producers; and(c) enter into contracts, arrangements or agreements and give such directions as are
necessary or required for the:
(i) handling, pooling, and storage of hops;
(ii) shipment of hops beyond New Zealand;
(iii) sale and disposal of hops;
(iv) making of forward contracts for the sale of hops;(v) promotion of hops;
(vi) grading of hops;
(vii) registration of producers and of land used for the growing of hops; and
(viii) 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.
Prior to 1 January 1995, the Hop Marketing Board had the power to determine and recommend
to the Minister of Agriculture, after consultation with the Brewers Association, the quantity of hops to be
imported for local brewing purposes.  These powers were removed as from 1 January 1995 to fulfil
New Zealand's commitment under the GATT Uruguay Round Agreement. There are no restrictions on
who may import and sell hops in New Zealand and the tariffs applying to hop imports are zero.
D. H OW 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.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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Any imports undertaken by the Board are based solely on commercial considerations.
E. H OW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
Export prices are determined by free market trade in hops worldwide.  The Hop Marketing Board
negotiates contracts on behalf of producers and pays producers the contract price after deducting levies.Also, warehousing, coolstorage and processing costs are deducted by New Zealand Hop Products Ltd
(the industry’s handling and processing company).
F. H
OW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Board no longer has special rights or privileges in regard to importing hops. If the Board
does import product, the resale price is determined by commercial considerations.
G. W HETHER 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 this product.
H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Currently there are 26 producers of hops in New Zealand, producing around 800 tonnes of
hops on approximately 350 hectares. Currently around 85 percent of total production is exported.
While the Board is responsible for the marketing of all domestic production, it is open to directcompetition from duty-free imports.
4. Statistical Information
The attached annex provides the statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Table I, II and
Table III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
There were exports of hops during the period 1995-98.  During the period 1995-97 there were
imports of hops, although there were no imports in 1998 reflecting no commercial interest in importing
hops.  As noted above, the Hop Marketing Board does not have import control powers.
III. NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I
DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
New Zealand Dairy Board
B. Descriptions of products affected
04.01 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing sugar or other sweetening matter
04.02 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matterG/STR/N/4/NZL
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04.03 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream; yoghurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified
milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other
sweetening; matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
04.04 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening
matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containingadded sugar or other sweetening matter or not elsewhere specified or including;
04.05 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
04.06 Cheese and curd
Ex 15.16 Prepared Edible Fats
Ex 15.17 Prepared Edible Fats
Ex 17.02 Lactose
Ex 18.05 Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)Ex 18.06 Cocoa Powder (Sweetened)
Ex 21.05 Ice Cream
Ex 21.06 Prepared Edible Fat
Ex 23.09 Milk-based Animal Food
Ex 35.01 Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives and casein gluesEx 35.02 Lactalbumin
2. Reason or purpose for establishing an d/or maintaining stat e trading enterprise
A. R
EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products.  Agricultural products currently
account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.  Given this reliance on agricultural
exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing structures so as to obtain the best possiblereturn from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises. Although established under
statute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. S
UMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR
PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Dairy Board Act 1961 – as amended
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nz
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The export marketing of New Zealand's dairy 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 1961.  The Board's mission is to maximise the sustainableincome of New Zealand dairy farmers through excellence in the global marketing of New Zealand origin
dairy products.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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B. S PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Act gives the Board control over all dairy products exported from New Zealand, enabling
the Board to acquire and market such export produce as it determines or grant permission to companies to
export independent of the Board.
The Board does not have any control of the domestic market and the dairy companies are free
to compete against each other for domestic market share. Until recently, a provision in the Dairy
Board Act enabled the Board to equalize domestic prices of nominated dairy products with export
returns to maintain an adequate supply of produce onto the domestic market. This provision was
removed in 1998.
The Board does not receive subsidies, tax advantages, special financing, preferential access to
foreign exchange or any other support provided by government.
The New Zealand Dairy Board also controls dairy livestock breeding development in New
Zealand.
C. T YPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO
ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION /EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
In practice, the Board has acquired and marketed the majority of New Zealand's export dairy
produce.   The Dairy Board Amendment Act 1992 included a more explicit requirement for the Boardto establish criteria against which approvals to export other than through the Board are made.
With regard to prices on the domestic market, the Board does not have any statutory powers
relating to imports, which enter over zero or low tariffs. There are no restrictions on who may import
dairy products into New Zealand.
D. H
OW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
Export volumes are determined by product supply, which is largely dependent on climatic
conditions. Levels of dairy product exported by the New Zealand Dairy Board also depend on how much
the Board can sell.
There are no restrictions on the quantity of dairy products that can be exported from New
Zealand. However, the quantity of dairy products that can enter certain markets under the terms of WTObound tariff quota arrangements are restricted to certain quantities.
Imports undertaken by the Board are very limited and consist of specialist ingredients and
packaging associated with export production.
E. H
OW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The Board negotiates with overseas buyers in respect of product description, quantities and price
for the product it exports on a fully commercial basis, consistent with conventional business practises.  As
such, prices received are the result of normal commercial negotiations.
F. H OW RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Board has no special rights, privileges or role with regard either to importing products or
determining resale prices. If the Board does import product, the resale price is determined by
commercial considerations.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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G. W HETHER 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 on standard commercial terms. It is prepared to
make long term commitments to certain markets through establishing, on purely commercial grounds and
independent of any governmental relationships, subsidiaries and joint venture arrangements.
The Board is not used to fulfil contractual arrangements entered into by the government.  In
respect to the management of exports associated with certain tariff quotas for dairy products, the Board
fulfils some administrative functions on behalf of the Government.
H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Currently there are 14,700 dairy farmers and 9 cooperative dairy processing companies in
New Zealand.  Dairy farmers supply their milk to their local cooperative dairy company.  The
cooperatives own shares of the Board in proportion to the quantity of milk solids they supply to the
Board.  However, dairy farmers are the ultimate owners of the Board indirectly through their respectivecooperative dairy company.
On the domestic market, dairy companies compete with each other and imports with their
respective branded cheese and milk products.
4. Statistical Information
The attached annex provides the statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Table I, II
and III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
There were exports of all dairy products concerned during the period 1995-98. Dairy products
imported into New Zealand are not covered by the Board’s statutory powers and enter duty free or subject
to a low and declining tariff. Imports of dairy products did take place during the period 1995-98.
IV. RASPBERRY MARKETING COUNCIL
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I
DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
Raspberry Marketing Council
B. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED
Raspberries
08.10.20.00.01 Fresh Raspberries
08.11.20.09.01 Frozen Raspberries
20.08.99.22.02 Raspberries, cooked and preserved by freezing (not containing added
sugar)
20.08.99.31.05 Raspberries, preserved other than freezing (with or without added sugar)G/STR/N/4/NZL
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2. Reason or purpose for establishing an d/or maintaining stat e trading enterprise
A. R EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products including fruit and vegetables.
Agricultural products currently account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.
Given this reliance on agricultural exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing
structures so as to obtain the best possible return from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises.  Although established under
statute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. S UMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS
OR PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Raspberry Marketing Regulations 1979 under the Primary Products Marketing Act 1953 – as
amended
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nz
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The Raspberry Marketing Council was established under the Raspberry Marketing Regulations
1979, pursuant to the Primary Products Marketing Act 1953.
The principal functions of the Council are to:
(a) regulate and control the marketing of raspberries in New Zealand and overseas;
(b) promote the sale and consumption of raspberries;(c) promote and organise the orderly development of the raspberry industry; and(d) carry out and promote research in relation to the growing and marketing of
raspberries.
B. S
PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Council has the power to regulate and control exports, but has no regulatory power over
imports. Relating to export, the Council has the power to purchase, sell, or dispose of raspberries on the
world market as it thinks fit.  It also has the power to fix quotas for supply to domestic manufacturers and
resellers.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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The Raspberry Marketing Council 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
Private traders cannot export raspberries unless acting as an agent of the Council on whatever
terms the Council and the agent agree.
However, there are no restrictions on who may import product into New Zealand and currently
the tariff on raspberry imports is zero.
D. H OW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
Export volumes are determined by raspberry supply, which is largely dependent on climatic
conditions.
Any imports undertaken by the Board are based solely on commercial considerations. There is no
direct or indirect government involvement in the determination of export or import levels.
E. H OW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The world market determines export prices. Export earnings are paid to producers.
F. H OW RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Raspberry Marketing Council has no special rights and privileges in regard to importing
raspberries or determining resale prices. If the Board does import product, the resale price is
determined by commercial considerations.
G. W HETHER 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 Council generally enters into short term, year-by-year supply contracts with its customers.  The
Government does not enter into contractual obligations regarding this product.
H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Currently there are 139 raspberry growers in New Zealand with a total production area of 171
hectares. Total raspberry production is approximately 1,250 tonnes.
4. Statistical Information
The attached annex provides the statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Table I, II and
Table III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
There were exports of raspberries during the period 1995-98.
Raspberries are free to be imported by anyone at a tariff of zero percent and imports of
raspberries did take place during 1995-98.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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V. NEW ZEALAND KIWIFRUIT MARKETING BOARD
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board
B. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED
Kiwifruit
0810.50.00
2. Reason or purpose for establishing an d/or maintaining stat e trading enterprise
A. R EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products including fruits and vegetables.
Agricultural products currently account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.Given this reliance on agricultural exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing
structures so as to obtain the best possible return from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises. Although established understatute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. S
UMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR
PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Kiwifruit Marketing Regulations 1977 under the Primary Products Marketing Act 1953 – as
amended
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nz
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
In 1988 the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board replaced the New Zealand Kiwifruit
Authority (a body which co-ordinated exports, and undertook licensing of private kiwifruit exporters).
The New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board was established under the Kiwifruit Marketing Regulations
1977 as amended, which are pursuant to the Primary Products Marketing Act 1953.  The Board was
established to organise and control the marketing of all kiwifruit intended for export, other than to
Australia, for the benefit of growers.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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The objective of the Board is to obtain, in the interests of New Zealand producers, the best
possible long-term returns for kiwifruit intended for export.
The principal functions of the Board are to:
(a) acquire and cause to be marketed kiwifruit produced in New Zealand and intended for
export;
(b) determine payments it makes for kiwifruit it acquires; and(c) help the general development of the kiwifruit industry.
B. S
PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
Regulations require the Board to acquire and market all of New Zealand’s export kiwifruit
(except exports to Australia). Private traders can only export if acting as an agent of the Board. It 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
Private traders cannot export kiwifruit, other than to Australia, without prior permission of the
Board.
The Board has no regulatory power over imports or the domestic marketing of kiwifruit. There
are no restrictions on who may import product into New Zealand and the tariff on kiwifruit imports is
zero.
D. HOW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Board has total discretion over the quantities it decides to export.  Generally, the Board will
export all available kiwifruit of export standard, but this is sometimes constrained by market demand.
Any imports undertaken by the Board are based solely on commercial considerations. There is no
direct or indirect government involvement in the determination of export or import levels.
E. H OW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The world market determines export prices. Based on returns from the world price the Board
determines the price it will pay to the producers. Under its Regulations, the Board, when establishing
prices for kiwifruit it acquires, it must regard the:
(a) desirability of maintaining the stability and efficiency of the kiwifruit industry;
(b) movements in the costs of acquiring and marketing kiwifruit;(c) market realisations for kiwifruit;(d) market prospects for kiwifruit;(e) present and prospective state of the Board's accounts and reserves; andG/STR/N/4/NZL
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(f) other matters the Board thinks relevant.
F. H OW RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Kiwifruit Marketing Board has no special rights or privileges regarding importing
kiwifruit or determining resale prices.
If the Board does import product, the resale price is determined by commercial
considerations.
G. W HETHER 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 generally enters into short term, year-by-year supply contracts with its customers.
The Government does not enter into contractual obligations regarding this product.
H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Currently there are 2,500 kiwifruit growers in New Zealand. Growers can either sell on the
domestic market or sell to the Board.
4. Statistical Information
The attached annex provides the statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Table I, II
and III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
There were exports of kiwifruit during the period 1995-98. Kiwifruit were freely imported by
anyone over the appropriate tariff.  Imports of kiwifruit took place in 1997 and 1998, although there were
no imports of the product in 1995 and 1996. This is due to the fact that there was no commercial interest
in importing kiwifruit during over this period.
VI. NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
New Zealand Meat Board
B. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED
Meat from slaughtered cattle, sheep, goats and horses
02.01 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled
02.02 Meat of bovine animals, frozen
02.04 Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen
02.06 Edible offals of bovine animals, sheep, goats, fresh, chilled or frozenG/STR/N/4/NZL
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05.04 Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals
2. Reason or purpose for establishing an d/or maintaining stat e trading enterprise
A. R EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products.  Agricultural products currently
account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.  Given this reliance on agricultural
exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing structures so as to obtain the best possible
return from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises. Although established under
statute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR
PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Meat Board Act 1997
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nz
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The New Zealand Meat Producers Board was established by statute in 1921-22 when it was
given powers to control and regulate the export of meat.  However, in 1997 the Meat Producers Board
legislation was replaced by the Meat Board Act. In this Act the Board was renamed the New Zealand
Meat Board and its ability to control the sale, disposal and export of meat was revoked. The Board’s
objective is to assist the attainment of the best possible net ongoing returns for New Zealand livestockand co-products. To achieve this objective the Board has a range of activities intended to increase
consumer demand for, and maintain confidence in New Zealand meat, encourage product differentiation,
help improve access to markets and encourage production and processing efficiency. Over three quarters
of the Board's annual expenditure is spent on generic meat promotion and research and development.
B. S
PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Meat Board Act allows the Board to charge a levy on livestock slaughtered to finance the
Board’s activities and to issue an export licence to any person seeking to export meat. Such licences
are issued on demand based on provision of the applicants’ contact details. Export licences place norestriction on an exporter other than those resulting from New Zealand’s international obligations.
Many of the Board’s previous statutory power s have been revoked. The Board is no longer
responsible for negotiating, or approving, freight services and rates for the transport of meat from
New Zealand. Also the Board can no longer assume  control of export meat and arrange for its
slaughtering, or sale overseas.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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The Meat Board 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
The Board does not export product from New Zealand. Private sector companies (including
cooperatives) carry out exporting. A number of these private companies are also processors who compete
with each other for the procurement of stock from farmers.
The Board has no power over the import of meat into New Zealand. There are no restrictions on
who may import product into New Zealand and the tariffs on meat from slaughtered cattle, sheep, and
goats import are zero.
D. H OW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
There are no restrictions on the quantity of meat that can be exported from New Zealand.
However, the quantity of meat that can enter certain markets under the terms of WTO bound tariff quota
arrangements, for example sheepmeat into the European Union, and beef into the United States andCanada, are restricted to certain quantities.
The Board does not import meat into New Zealand and there is no direct or indirect government
involvement in the determination of export or import levels.
E. H
OW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
Export prices are determined by private sector companies on the basis of supply and demand in
world markets.
F. H OW RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
Import prices are determined by private sector companies on the basis of supply and demand.
The Meat Board has no rights regarding the importing of meat or determining the resale price.
G. W HETHER 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 administers, on behalf of Government, exports of meat in relation to the tariff quotas.
This involves establishing and operating an allocation mechanism to allocate tariff quota according to
transparent criteria established by the Board within parameters set out in the Meat Board Act 1997. The
Board itself does not enter into any contractual arrangements to export meat; that is the responsibility of
the meat exporters.
H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
It is estimated there are 17,700 commercial sheep and beef farms in New Zealand. In addition,
New Zealand’s 14,700 dairy farms produce stock slaughtered for their meat. A large number of firms
compete in the processing and distribution of meat to the domestic and export markets. The meat
companies supply the domestic market as well as the export market. The meat companies compete witheach other and imports on the domestic market.
4. Statistical InformationG/STR/N/4/NZL
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The attached annex provides the statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Table I, II
and III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
There were exports of all products concerned during the period 1995-98. Meat is freely imported
by anyone and imports of meat products occurred during 1995-98.
VII. NEW ZEALAND GAME INDUSTRY BOARD
1. Enumeration of State Trading Enterprises
A. I DENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
New Zealand Game Industry Board
B. D ESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED
Deer Meat (Venison) and Deer Antlers in Velvet0208.90.00 Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh chilled or frozen, deer
0507.90.00 Velvet
2. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
A. R
EASONS AND PURPOSES FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISES
Despite the rise in exports of forest products, fish and in recent years, manufacturing exports,
New Zealand remains reliant on the export of agricultural products.  Agricultural products currently
account for around 55% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports.  Given this reliance on agricultural
exports, New Zealand has seen value in maintaining marketing structures so as to obtain the best possible
return from world markets for New Zealand producers.
In line with its general approach to economic policy, the Government is currently reviewing the
purpose and operation of each of New Zealand’s state trading enterprises. Although established under
statute, the enterprises trade as fully commercial entities and therefore conform fully to Article XVII.
B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR
PRIVILEGES , INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR
CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Game Industry Board Regulations 1985 under the Primary Products Marketing Act 1953 – as
amended
New Zealand legislation can be viewed at the following internet address
www.gplegislation.co.nz
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprises
A. S UMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISEG/STR/N/4/NZL
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The New Zealand Game Industry Board was established by legislation in late 1983 to promote
the interests of the New Zealand deer, and deer farming, industry. It does this primarily through
improving the production and marketing channels of the deer industry, and product promotion.
Specifically, the Board was set up to:
(a) promote the development of the deer industry in New Zealand;
(b) assists organise and develop the orderly marketing of deer and deer products;(c) develop new and existing markets for deer products (e.g. promotion to develop
consumer preferences);
(d) facilitate sales of deer products by private sector operators;
(e) promote efficiencies along the production and marketing chains (e.g. productive
capacity, cost reductions, etc); and
(f) undertake research into, and promote the production of, deer products meeting market
requirements (e.g. product quality).
B. S
PECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Board's only operative coercive power is its ability to levy deer farmers (on deer slaughtered
and velvet harvested) to fund Board activities.
The Board also has latent powers to license exporters of deer products.  When and if these
powers are brought into force, deer products would only be able to be exported by licensees in conformitywith their respective licences.
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 Board does not export product from New Zealand. Export is carried out by private sector
companies (including cooperatives), who compete with each other for the procurement of stock from
farmers.
The Board has no power over the import of deer products into New Zealand. There are no
restrictions on who may import deer meat and velvet into New Zealand and the tariffs on these products
are zero.
D. H OW IMPORT /EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The volume of produce that can be exported by private companies is unrestricted. The Board
does not import product into New Zealand.
There is no direct or indirect government involvement in the determination of export or import
levels.
E. H OW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINEDG/STR/N/4/NZL
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Export prices are determined by private sector companies on the basis of supply and demand in
world markets.
F. H OW RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The New Zealand Game Industry Board has no exclusive or special rights and privileges
regarding the importing of deer products or determining the resale prices of imports.
G. W HETHER 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 Government does not enter into contractual obligations regarding these products.
H. B RIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Currently there are 4,500 deer farmers in New Zealand.
4. Statistical Information
The attached annex provides the statistical information for 1995-98 in relation to Table I, II
and III.
5. Reasons why no foreign trade has taken place (if this is the case) in products affected
There were exports of all products concerned during the period 1995-98.  Imports of deer and
deer antlers in velvet products were freely imported over a zero tariff.  If imports of these products did not
occur it was because there was no commercial interest in doing so.
VIII.  NEW ZEALAND WOOL BOARD
As a result of legislative changes that revoked the Wool Board’s control and acquisition powers,
the New Zealand Wool Board is no longer considered an STE according to the working definition
provided in the Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XVII. Under the new Wool Board Act
1997, which replaces previous legislation, the sole function of the Board is product promotion and
research. The Board’s objective to obtain, in the interests of growers, the best possible long-term returns
for New Zealand wool remains the same. The Board does this by undertaking promotion, research andextension programmes for New Zealand wool growers.
The Wool Board Act 1997 repealed the following of the Board’s statutory powers:(a) control over the sale, disposal and export of wool;
(b) its ability to license exporters;
(c) the power to stabilise the returns from the sale of wool;
(d) the ability to purchase wool for price stabilising purposes; and
(d) to compulsory pool all New Zealand wool production.
The New Zealand Wool Board, like the wool industry as a whole, is export oriented.  The Board
has no powers over the import of wool.G/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 20TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND HOP MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)1Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(tonnes)2
123456 7
1. Hops
1995 4.12 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 765.2
1996 1.66 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 756.51997 0.47 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 833.4
1998 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 768.1
                                                     
Note: Statistics provided by the Hop Marketing Board indicates th at there has been increased growth in imports of hop extracts (1302.13.00.00) and hop oils
(3301.90.19.05) from 1996 onwards. These extract products are con centrated forms of hops and represent considerably more “bitte ring value” on a weight by weight comparison.
The import volumes of these products for the period 1996 to 1998 are 20, 40 and 43.4 tonnes respectively. These products are no t included in the above import statistics.
n.a. = not applicableN/A = not available
1 Source: Statistics New Zealand
2 Information on March years supplied by the Hop Marketing BoardG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 21TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND RASPBERRY MARKETING COUNCIL
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)3Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(tonnes)4
123456 7
2. Raspberries
1995 156.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 906
1996 56.4 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 8191997 22.5 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 8001998 106.8 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 900
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
3 Source: Statistics New Zealand
4 Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 22TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND KIWIFRUIT MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)5Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production6
(Thousand tonnes)
123456 7
3. Kiwifruit
1995 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 225
1996 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 254
1997 55.6 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 2431998 12.9 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 243
                                                     
Notes: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
5 Source: Statistics New Zealand
6 Statistics New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing BoardG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 23TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND APPLE AND PEAR MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)7Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(thousand tonnes)8
123456 7
4. Apples
1995 94.1 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 414.6
1996 148.7 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 527.31997 116.6 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 549.01998 73.5 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 567.0
                                                     
Notes: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
7 Source: Statistics New Zealand
8 Statistics New Zealand and the Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 24TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS 1995-98  YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)9Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(Thousand tonnes bone-
in weight)10
123456 7
1995
Bovine Meat 4,367 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 635.8
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat 5,306 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 562
02.04
Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 52.9
02.06
1996
Bovine Meat 4,847 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 637.9
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat 3,916 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 538
02.04
                                                     
Note:
n.a. = not applicableN/A = not available
9 Source: Statistics New Zealand
10 Data from the Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture (SONZA) written by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry an d the Meat and Wool Economic
Service Annual Review of the New Zealand Sheep and Beef Industry 1997-98.G/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 25STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD (Cont'd)
Description of
product(s) (including
HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)11Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(Thousand tonnes bone-
in weight)12
1 23456 7
Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 52.3
02.06
1997
Bovine Meat 4,464 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 646.3
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat 2,267 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 542.6
02.04Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 50
02.06
1998
Bovine Meat 2,291 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 570.4
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat 1,881 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 546.7
02.04
Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 50
02.06
                                                     
Note:
n.a. = not applicableN/A = not available
11 Source: Statistics New Zealand
12 Data from the Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture (SONZA) written by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry an d the Meat and Wool Economic
Service Annual Review of the New Zealand Sheep and Beef Industry 1997-98.G/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 26TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of
product(s) (including
HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)13Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(thousand tonnes)14
1 23456 7
1995
Butter and Butteroil 29.6 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 265
Skim milk powder 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 144
Cheese 2,255.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 197Other milk products 2,883.7 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 522
1996
Butter and Butteroil 27.8 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 297
Skim milk powder 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 172Cheese 1,437.9 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 229Other milk products 3,588.3 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 535
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
13 Source: Statistics New Zealand 
2 New Zealand Dairy Board Facts and Figures 1997/98: Years ended MayG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 27STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD (Cont'd)
Description of
product(s) (including
HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)15Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(thousand tonnes)16
1 23456 7
1997
Butter and Butteroil 742.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 351
Skim milk powder 375 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 192
Cheese 1,947.0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 254Other milk products 3,252.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 592
1998
Butter and Butteroil 822.1 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 344
Skim milk powder 200.4 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 178
Cheese 2,720.6 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 266Other milk products 3,148.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 653
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
15 Source: Statistics New Zealand 
2 New Zealand Dairy Board Facts and Figures 1997/98: Years ended MayG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 28TABLE 1
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND GAME INDUSTRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity imported
(tonnes)Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price
($US/kg)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
(tonnes)17
123456 7
1995
Venison 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 22,116
Velvet 10.4 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 558
1996
Venison 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 18,042
Velvet 11.7 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 597
1997
Venison 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 17,594
Velvet 20.8 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 592
1998
Venison 0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 23,489
Velvet 12 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 550
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
17 MAF DataG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 29TABLE II
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, YEAR ENDED JUNE 1998
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s)) Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)Average procurement price
US $/kg milk solidsAverage representative
domestic sales price Average export price
(International price US
$/kg)18National production
(Thousand tonnes)19
1234567
Butter and Butteroil 314 314 2.03* N/A 1.67 344
Skimmilk powder 166 166 N/A 1.63 178Cheese 232 232 N/A 2.15 266
Other milk products 540 540 N/A N/A 549
Casein and Caseinates 94 94 N/A 4.12 104
                                                     
Note: * The data in this column relates to the weighted average payment made in the year ended May by the dairy companies to da iry farmers for manufacturing milk for
all dairy products. The payment that is made in NZ cents per kg of milksolids has been converted to US $ by the June year avera ge exchange rate ($1 NZ = 0.5941 US).
N/A = not available
18 The data series produced by the NZDB is the indicative average international prices in US dollars on a FOB basis for markets o pen to competitive supply (in May
years) The indicative price is for butter only as opposed to butter and butteroil. The price of cheese is for Cheddar and price s for Casein is Acid Casein. (NZDB)
19 New Zealand Dairy Board Dairy Facts and Figures 1997/98: Years ended MayG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 30TABLE II
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, YEAR ENDED JUNE 1997
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)Average procurement price
US $/kg milk solidsAverage representative
domestic sales price Average export price
(International price US
$/kg)20National production
(Thousand tonnes)21
1234567
Butter and Butteroil 314 314 2.11* N/A 1.47 351
Skimmilk powder 183 183 N/A 1.84 192Cheese 236 236 N/A 2.15 254
Other milk products 537 537 N/A N/A 500
Casein and Caseinates 83 83 N/A 4.99 92
                                                     
Note: * The data in this column relates to the weighted average payment made in the year ended May by the dairy companies to da iry farmers for manufacturing milk for
all dairy products. The payment that is made in NZ cents per kg of milksolids has been converted to US $ by the June year avera ge exchange rate ($1 NZ = 0.5817 US) from the
International Financial Statistics 1998 Yearbook.
N/A = not available
20 The data series produced by the NZDB is the average indicative international prices in US dollars on a FOB basis for markets o pen to competitive supply (in May
years).  The indicative price is for butter only as opposed to butter and butteroil. The price of cheese is for Cheddar and pri ces for Casein is Acid Casein. (NZDB)
21 New Zealand Dairy Board Dairy Fact and Figures 1997/98: Years ended MayG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 31TABLE II
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, YEAR ENDED JUNE 1995
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s)) Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)Average procurement price
US $/kg milk solidsAverage representative
domestic sales price Average export price
(International price US
$/kg)22National production
(Thousand tonnes)23
1234567
Butter and Butteroil 234 234 2.22* N/A 1.47 265
Skimmilk powder 138 138 N/A 1.80 144Cheese 153 153 N/A 2.00 197
Other milk products 471 471 N/A N/A 452
Casein and Caseinates 80 80 N/A 4.04 70
                                                     
Note: * The data in this column relates to the weighted average payment made in the year ended May by the dairy companies to da iry farmers for manufacturing milk for
all dairy products. The payment that is made in NZ cents per kg of milksolids has been converted to US $ by the June year avera ge exchange rate ($1 NZ = 0.653 US) from the
International Financial Statistics 1998 Yearbook.
N/A = not available
22 The data series produced by the NZDB is the indicative interna tional prices in US dollars on a FOB basis for markets open to c ompetitive supply (in May years).  The
indicative price is for butter only as opposed to butter and butteroil. The price of cheese is for Cheddar and prices for Casei n is Acid Casein. (NZDB)
23 New Zealand Dairy Board Dairy Facts and Figures 1997/98: Years ended MayG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 32TABLE II
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, YEAR ENDED JUNE 1996
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)Average procurement price
US $/kg milk solidsAverage representative
domestic sales priceAverage export price
(International price US
$/kg)24National production
(Thousand tonnes)25
1234567
Butter and Butteroil 237 237 2.82* N/A 1.92 297
Skimmilk powder 127 127 N/A 2.10 172Cheese 173 173 N/A 2.06 229Other milk products 398 398 N/A N/A 456
Casein and Caseinates 72 72 N/A 5.34 79
                                                     
Note: * The data in this column relates to the weighted average payment made in the year ended May by the dairy companies to da iry farmers for manufacturing milk for
all dairy products. The payment that is made in NZ cents per kg of milksolids has been converted to US $ by the June year avera ge exchange rate ($1 NZ = 0.7060 US) from the
International Financial Statistics 1998 Yearbook.
N/A = Not available
24 The data series produced by the NZDB is the indicative interna tional prices in US dollars on a FOB basis for markets open to c ompetitive supply (in May years).  The
indicative price is for butter only as opposed to butter and butteroil. The price of cheese is for Cheddar and prices for Casei n is Acid Casein. (NZDB)
25 New Zealand Dairy Board Dairy Facts and Figures 1997/98: Year ended MayG/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 33TABLE II
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND KIWIFRUIT MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION,  EX PORTS 1995 – 1998 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s)) Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes)26Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales price Average export price
($US/kg)27National production28
(Thousand tonnes)
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Kiwifruit
1995 175.0 175.0 N/A N/A 1.24 225
1996 202.0 202.0 N/A N/A 1.28 2541997 199.6 199.6 N/A N/A 1.20 243
1998 211.9 211.9 N/A N/A 1.14 243
                                                     
Note: N/A = not available
26 Source: New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board
27Source: New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board
28Source: New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing BoardG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND APPLE AND PEAR MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EX PORTS 1995 – 1998 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes)29Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales priceAverage export price
($US/kg)30National production31
(Thousand tonnes)
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Apples
1995 309.6 309.6 N/A N/A 0.43 414.6
1996 315.0 315.0 N/A N/A 0.48 527.31997 280.8 280.8 N/A N/A 0.33 549.0
1998 250.2 250.2 N/A N/A 0.47 567.0
                                                     
Note: N/A = not available
29 Source: New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board
30 Average export price is converted from NZ$ to US$ using the following exchange rates for the years 1995 to 1997 0.653, 0.706, and 0.5817 from the International
Financial Statistics 1998 Yearbook. The exchange rate used for 1998 is the June year average $ 1 NZ = 0.5941 $US.
31 Statistics New Zealand and the Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EX PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s)) Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)32Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales price
(US $/kg)Average export price
(US $/kg)National production
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)33
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1995
Bovine Meat 459.0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 635.8
02.01 AND 02.02
Sheepmeat 450.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 562
02.04Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 52.9
 02.06
1996
Bovine meat 511.0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 637.9
02.01 AND 02.02
Sheepmeat 481.4 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 538
02.04
Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 52.302.06
STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD (Cont'd)
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
32 Meat and Wool Economic Service of New Zealand – Carcase Equivalent Shipments
33 SONZA and the Meat and Wool Economic Service Annual Review of the New Zealand Sheep and Beef Industry 1997-98 and New Zealand Meat Board Annual
Report 1997-98.G/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 36 Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s)) Total quantity exported
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)34Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales price
(US $/kg)Average export price
(US $/kg)National production
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)35
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1997
Bovine meat 509.9 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 646.3
02.01 AND 02.02Sheepmeat 469.0 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 542.6
02.04
Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 50
02.06
1998
Bovine meat 557.7 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 570.4
02.01 AND 02.02
Sheepmeat 485.6 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 546.7
02.04
Other N/A n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 5002.06
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
34 Meat and Wool Economic Service of New Zealand – Carcase Equivalent Shipments
35 SONZA and the Meat and Wool Economic Service Annual Review of the New Zealand Sheep and Beef Industry 1997-98 and New Zealand Meat Board Annual
Report 1997-98.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND HOP MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EX PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported36
(tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(tonnes)Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales priceAverage export price
$US/kg37National production
(tonnes)38
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Hops
1995 664.4 664.4 N/A N/A 6.67 765.2
1996 646.0 646.0 N/A N/A 6.15 756.51997 694.3 694.3 N/A N/A 5.31 833.4
1998 527.7 527.7 N/A N/A 6.35 768.1
                                                     
Note: N/A = not available
36 Source: Statistics New Zealand
37 Average export price is converted from NZ$ to US$ using the following exchange rates for the years 1995 to 1997 respectively 0 .653, 0.706, and 0.5817 from the
International Financial Statistics Yearbook 1998. The exchange rate for 1998 is the June year average $NZ = 0.5941 $US.
38 Information on March years supplied by the Hops Marketing Board.G/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND RASPBERRY MARKETING COUNCIL
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EX PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity exported39
(tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise
(tonnes)Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales priceAverage export price
($US/kg)40National production
(tonnes)41
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Raspberries
1995 52.1 52.1 N/A N/A 13.21 906
1996 43.7 43.7 N/A N/A 10.00 8191997 32.0 32.0 N/A N/A 7.33 800
1998 45.4 45.4 N/A N/A 6.45 900
                                                     
39 Source: Statistics New Zealand and the Raspberry Marketing Council
40 Average export price for fresh raspberry exports only is converted from NZ$ to US$ using the following exchange rates for the years 1995 to 1997 0.653, 0.706, and
0.5817 from the International Financial Statistics 1998 Yearbook. The exchange rate used for 1998 is the June year average $ 1 NZ = 0.5941 $US.
41 Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND GAME INDUSTRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EX PORTS 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of products(s)
(including HS number(s)) Total quantity exported42
(tonnes)Quantity exported by state
trading enterprise Average procurement priceAverage representative
domestic sales price
$US/kgAverage export price
$US/kgNational production
(tonnes)
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1995
Velvet 530.1 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 558
Venison 14,900 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 22,116
1996
Velvet 567.2 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 597
Venison 12,472 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 18,042
1997
Velvet 562.4 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 592
Venison 11,475 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 17,594
1998
Velvet 522.5 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 550
Venison 14,192 n.a. n.a. N/A n.a. 23,489
                                                     
Note n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
42 MAF DataG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND RASPBERRY MARKETING COUNCIL
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC  ACTIVITIES 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(tonnes)43National production
(tonnes)Domestic sales by
state trading enterprise
(tonnes)44National consumption
(tonnes)
12345
Raspberries
1995 606 906 553.9 N/A
1996 519 819 475.3 N/A1997 500 800 468.0 N/A1998 600 900 554.6 N/A
                                                     
43 Estimated by subtracting 300 tonnes of raspberries sold at the gate from total national production.
44 Estimated by subtracting exports and 300 tonnes of raspberries sold at the gate from total national production.
Notes: N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND HOP MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC  ACTIVITIES 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(tonnes)National production
(tonnes)Domestic sales by
state trading enterprise
(tonnes)45National consumption
(tonnes)
12345
5. Hops
1995 765.2 765.2 100.8 N/A
1996 756.5 756.5 110.5 N/A
1997 833.4 833.4 139.1 N/A
1998 768.1 768.1 240.4 N/A
                                                     
45 Estimated by the difference between national production and export volumes, but includes any surpluses carried forward.
Notes: N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMEST IC ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 1995
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)National production
(Thousand tonnes)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes)46
12345
Butter and Butteroil N/A 265 n.a. 31
Skimmilk powder N/A 144 n.a. N/A
Cheese N/A 197 n.a. 34Other milk powder N/A 452 n.a. N/ACasein and Caseinates N/A 70 n.a. N/A
                                                     
46 Source: EUROMONITOR “International Marketing Forecasts 1997”
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMEST IC ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 1996
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)National production
(Thousand tonnes)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes)47
12345
Butter and Butteroil N/A 297 n.a. 30
Skimmilk powder N/A 172 n.a. N/A
Cheese N/A 229 n.a. 36Other milk powder N/A 456 n.a. N/ACasein and Caseinates N/A 79 n.a. N/A
                                                     
47 Source: EUROMONITOR “International Marketing Forecasts 1997”
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMEST IC ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 1997
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)National production
(Thousand tonnes)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes)48
12345
Butter and Butteroil N/A 351 n.a. 29
Skimmilk powder N/A 192 n.a. N/A
Cheese N/A 254 n.a. 38Other milk powder N/A 500 n.a. N/ACasein and Caseinates N/A 92 n.a. N/A
                                                     
48 Source: EUROMONITOR “International Marketing Forecasts 1997”
Notes: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND DAIRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMEST IC ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 1998
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)National production
(Thousand tonnes)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes)49
12345
Butter and Butteroil N/A 344 n.a. 29
Skimmilk powder N/A 178 n.a. N/A
Cheese N/A 266 n.a. 40Other milk powder N/A 549 n.a. N/ACasein and Caseinates N/A 104 n.a. N/A
                                                     
49 Source: EUROMONITOR “International Marketing Forecasts 1997”
Notes: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND APPLE AND PEAR MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC  ACTIVITIES 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)National production
(Thousand tonnes)Domestic sales by
state trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes)
12345
6. Apples
1995 309.6 414.6 n.a. N/A
1996 315 527.3 n.a. N/A
1997 280.8 549.0 n.a. N/A
1998 250.2 567.0 n.a. N/A
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND KIWIFRUIT MARKETING BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC  ACTIVITIES 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(Thousand tonnes)National production
(Thousand tonnes)Domestic sales by
state trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes)
12345
7. Kiwifruit
1995 175.0 225 n.a. N/A
1996 202.0 254 n.a. N/A1997 199.6 243 n.a. N/A1998 211.9 243 n.a N/A
Notes: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not availableG/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC  ACTIVITIES 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)50Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)51
12345
8. 1995
Bovine Meat n.a. 635.8 n.a. 120.6
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat n.a. 562 n.a. 82.0
02.04
Other n.a. 52.9 n.a. N/A
02.06
1996
Bovine Meat n.a. 637.9 n.a. 128.0
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat n.a. 538 n.a. 78.8
02.04Other n.a. 52.3 n.a. N/A
02.06
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
50 SONZA and Meat and Wool Economic Service Annual Review of the New Zealand Sheep and Beef Industry 1997-98 and the New Zealand Meat Board Annual Report 1997-98.
51 Source: Meat and Wool Economic Service of New Zealand Domestic Total Meat Consumption (bone-in weight tonnes).G/STR/N/4/NZL
Page 49STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND MEAT BOARD (Cont'd)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)52Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(Thousand tonnes bone-in
weight)53
12345
1997
Bovine Meat n.a. 646.3 n.a. 148.1
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat n.a. 542.6 n.a. 68.402.04
Other n.a. 50 n.a. N/A
02.06
1998
Bovine Meat n.a. 570.4 n.a. 146.7
02.01 and 02.02
Sheepmeat n.a. 546.7 n.a. 65.6
02.04
Other n.a. 50 n.a. N/A
02.06
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
52 SONZA and Meat and Wool Economic Service Annual Review of the New Zealand Sheep and Beef Industry 1997-98 and the New Zealand Meat Board Annual Report 1997-98.
53 Source: Meat and Wool Economic Service of New Zealand Domestic Total Meat Consumption (bone-in weight tonnes).G/STR/N/4/NZL
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STATE TRADING: NEW ZEALAND GAME INDUSTRY BOARD
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC  ACTIVITIES 1995-98 YEAR ENDED JUNE
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production
(tonnes)Domestic sales by
State trading enterpriseNational consumption
(tonnes)54
12345
1995
Venison n.a. 22,116 n.a. 700
Velvet n.a. 558 n.a. 5
1996
Venison n.a. 18,042 n.a. 700
Velvet n.a. 597 n.a. 7
1997
Venison n.a. 17,594 n.a. 700
Velvet n.a. 592 n.a. 8
1998
Venison n.a. 23,489 n.a. 700
Velvet n.a. 550 n.a. 10
__________
                                                     
Note: n.a. = not applicable
N/A = not available
54 Velvet - Estimates from the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Venison – National consumption estimated by the New Zealand Game Industry Board.