New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth

November 11, 2025
By
Sean Mitchell

New Zealand's technology export sector posted record revenues of NZD $20 billion in the financial year 2025, an increase of 9.9% over the previous year. The performance highlights the growing economic importance of technology, cementing the sector as the country's third largest export earner after dairy and tourism.

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Revenue growth

The top 200 technology exporters, as ranked by the Technology Investment Network, generated NZD $20 billion in total revenue. Export earnings also reached a new high at NZD $15.31 billion, up 12.4% on the previous year. The report attributes this growth to consistent global demand and ongoing investment in research and development.

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High-Tech Manufacturing remained the main contributor, recording an 11.5% increase to NZD $9.8 billion. Information and communications technology (ICT) followed, growing 8.9% to NZD $8.93 billion. The biotechnology segment increased 4.9% to NZD $1.25 billion, reflecting New Zealand's growing capabilities in health and life sciences.

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