Raw Materials
Fresh Coconut
HS Code
230650
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- New Zealand Copra market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for New Zealand are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Copra in New Zealand.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 2 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Copra Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in New Zealand
0 export partner companies are tracked for Copra in New Zealand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Copra in New Zealand (HS Code 230650)
Analyze 3 years of Copra export volume and value in New Zealand to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,518 | 15,165 USD |
| 2023 | 5,630 | 19,388 USD |
| 2022 | 8,321 | 28,974 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Copra Exports from New Zealand (HS Code 230650) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 2 destination countries for Copra exports from New Zealand.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook Islands | 4,493 | 15,077.407 USD |
| 2 | Samoa | 25 | 87.797 USD |
Copra Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in New Zealand: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
1 import partner companies are tracked for Copra in New Zealand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 14.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Copra in New Zealand
5 sampled Copra import transactions in New Zealand provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Copra sampled import transaction unit prices by date in New Zealand: 2026-02-04: 3.58 USD / kg, 2025-12-17: 3.68 USD / kg, 2025-09-25: 0.99 USD / kg, 2025-09-22: 2.56 USD / kg, 2025-09-20: 2.80 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | DRY ******* ***** | 3.58 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-17 | DRY ******* ***** | 3.68 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-25 | MIL*** ***** | 0.99 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-22 | COC**** ******* *** **** * ******* * **** ** **** ***** | 2.56 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-20 | COC**** ******* *** **** * ******* * **** ** **** ***** | 2.80 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Copra Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in New Zealand
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 1 total import partner companies tracked for Copra in New Zealand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
New Zealand Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Copra in New Zealand.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Copra importers, distributors, and buyer networks in New Zealand.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Copra in New Zealand (HS Code 230650)
Track 3 years of Copra import volume and value in New Zealand to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,537 | 22,497 USD |
| 2023 | 40,218 | 22,559 USD |
| 2022 | 20,812 | 16,994 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Copra to New Zealand (HS Code 230650) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Copra to New Zealand.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanuatu | 20,000 | 8,506.585 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 615 | 6,942.594 USD |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 662 | 3,677.165 USD |
| 4 | China | 1,200 | 2,992.351 USD |
| 5 | France | 60 | 378.434 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Copra (HS 1203) is a coconut-derived dried oilseed input and New Zealand functions as an import-dependent market for supply. The applied New Zealand tariff for HS 1203.00.00 (copra) is Free under the Working Tariff Document. Market access is shaped primarily by MPI biosecurity and (where applicable) food-safety compliance, with import health standards setting documentation, inspection, and non-compliance outcomes such as treatment, re-shipment, or destruction. The applicable MPI pathway depends on intended end use (for example, human-consumption plant products vs feed/processing pathways), so importers typically confirm requirements via the relevant IHS and MPI’s PIER Search guidance.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer/processing market (Net importer)
Domestic RoleNiche imported input for downstream processing and specialty supply chains
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Typically handled as a dried plant product where absence of pests/contaminants at inspection is a practical acceptance driver for border clearance.
Packaging
- Packaging and packaging material should be clean and free from soil and other contaminants (MPI IHS expectations for stored plant products).
- Labelling should allow inspectors to identify the product (MPI notes labelling is ideally in English and not damaged).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Origin drying/primary processing → export dispatch → sea freight to NZ → MPI documentation check and potential inspection at port → (if required) storage in a transitional facility until inspection → importer distribution to processing use.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Biosecurity HighNew Zealand biosecurity enforcement can block or severely disrupt copra shipments if regulated pests/contaminants or documentation non-compliances are detected; MPI frameworks allow for treatment (including destructive processing), re-shipment, destruction, and even suspension of the pathway when certain viable regulated pests or weed seeds are intercepted.Validate the correct MPI import pathway for intended end use before contracting, run pre-shipment cleanliness/contaminant controls, and align documents (identity, processing statements, and any certificates) to the applicable IHS checklist.
Logistics MediumAs an import-dependent market far from tropical origins, New Zealand buyers can face landed-cost volatility and supply disruption from ocean freight rate swings, schedule reliability issues, and transshipment delays.Use diversified origin options where feasible, contract with buffer lead times, and align Incoterms and freight surcharges to manage exposure.
Reputational Risk MediumCoconut-origin supply chains can face buyer restrictions or brand risk linked to alleged forced monkey labor in parts of Thailand’s coconut industry (as documented by PETA), with evidence of retailer delistings for implicated coconut products.Implement origin screening and supplier declarations/audits for harvesting practices, and be prepared to switch origin if buyer policies exclude Thailand-linked supply.
Regulatory Compliance MediumIf copra-derived products are imported as food for sale, New Zealand food-import requirements apply in addition to biosecurity rules, including compliance with the Food Act 2014 and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.Confirm whether the shipment is regulated as food for sale, ensure importer registration/clearance steps are complete, and validate labelling/composition obligations where applicable.
Sustainability
- ESG due diligence on coconut-derived supply chains (origin-country farming and harvesting practices) may be required by downstream customers even when New Zealand is only the importing market.
Labor & Social
- Controversy risk in coconut supply chains: PETA investigations have alleged forced monkey labor and animal abuse in parts of Thailand’s coconut harvesting sector, and major retailers have delisted certain Thai coconut milk brands following these allegations; coconut-derived inputs (including copra-origin supply chains) can face reputational screening depending on origin.
FAQ
What import tariff applies to copra (HS 1203) in New Zealand?New Zealand’s Working Tariff Document lists HS 1203.00.00 (copra) with a Normal Tariff rate of Free.
What is the main compliance risk when shipping copra into New Zealand?Biosecurity non-compliance is the key blocker risk: MPI import health standard pathways allow for inspection and can require treatment, re-shipment, or destruction if pests/contaminants or documentation issues are found, and some pathways can be suspended when certain viable regulated pests or weed seeds are intercepted.
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Raw materials: Fresh Coconut
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