New Zealand's Vehicle Imports Rise in April, Used Car Numbers Hit Yearly High
2026-05-08 14:04
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to the latest data from the New Zealand Customs Service, the number of vehicles arriving at the country's ports increased significantly in April 2026, primarily driven by strong used car imports. The total number of vehicle imports for the month was 20,268 units, up from 19,696 in March and 15,806 in February, continuing the upward trend since the beginning of the year. Used car imports performed particularly well, climbing to 10,784 units in April, a substantial increase from 7,368 in March, setting a new monthly high for the year. New car imports fell to 7,101 units, slightly below March's 8,778 units, but remained generally stable.

Overall, total vehicle imports (excluding commercial vehicles) in April were 17,885 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 58,887 units. In the commercial vehicle segment, imports of new trucks and vans in April were 1,901 units, down from 3,135 in March; used commercial vehicle imports rose slightly to 388 units. The total import volume for trucks and vans was 2,289 units, with a year-to-date cumulative total of 10,721 units. Bus and coach imports remained low, with only 94 units in April, 73 of which were new. Across all categories, total vehicle imports for the year to date in 2026 have reached 70,039 units, reflecting strong demand in the New Zealand market for used vehicle imports.

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