In August 2015, total merchandise goods exports were valued at $3.7 billion, up $197 million (5.6%) from August 2014. This was the highest-ever value of goods exports for an August month.
Milk powder, butter, and cheese fell $49m (7.5%) compared to August 2014. Milk powder fell $43m (13%) and natural milk constituents (such as milk protein) fell $32m (54%). Butter rose $15m (24%).
The seasonally adjusted value of exported goods in August 2015 rose 4.4% ($188m) compared with July 2015. This follows an 8.5% increase in July 2015 compared with June 2015.
Milk powder, butter, and cheese exports for August fell 0.3% ($2.8 million) compared to July, following a 19% rise in July 2015. The seasonally adjusted quantity fell 0.7%.
Full data is available on the Statistics NZ website