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Doubling the value of exports by 2034

MPI has developed an 8-point plan to grow the success of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector to help meet the Government’s goal of doubling the value of exports by 2034.

Significant growth will be needed to realise this goal. It requires a rise from an average 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to 7.2% CAGR.

This growth will require a range of activities to enable businesses to innovate, grow, and trade.

MPI’s 8-point plan focuses on enabling more trade and growing productivity across the range of sectors that make up the food and fibre sector on land and at sea.

Our 8-point plan to help double export value

  1. Maximising trade opportunities and addressing priority non-tariff barriers.
  2. Infrastructure development that enables food and fibre export growth.
  3. Enhancing regulatory systems that are fit for purpose.
  4. Expand and add value in the Māori food and fibre sector.
  5. Investment to support food and fibre sector growth.
  6. Utilising labour and technology for growth in the food and fibre sector.
  7. Scientific and technology solutions that can be adopted by farmers and growers.
  8. Initiatives to champion the attributes of New Zealand’s food and fibre products.

Find out more about MPI's work and priorities and primary sector exports

Our action plan and strategy

Strategic intentions 2024–2028 [PDF, 6.7 MB]

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MPI business units