Opportunities to export to Thailand
The trade agreement with Thailand that came into force today will provide many more opportunities for New Zealand
exporters, says Business NZ.
Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says New Zealand manufacturers in particular should study the opportunities closely*.
"While tariffs for some of our meat and dairy products will continue for a while, those relating to manufactured
products are now in many cases tariff-free.
"Manufacturers who in the past haven't sought to sell in Thailand because of tariff costs, should now think about adding
that country to their export promotion plans," Mr O'Reilly said.
"The Trade Negotiations Minister and MFAT are to be congratulated for their ongoing work achieving bilateral trade
deals. Now it's up to New Zealand enterprises to capitalise on them."