New Zealand's technology export sector posted record revenues of NZD $20 billion in the financial year 2025, an increase of 9.9% over the previous year. The performance highlights the growing economic importance of technology, cementing the sector as the country's third largest export earner after dairy and tourism.
Revenue growth
The top 200 technology exporters, as ranked by the Technology Investment Network, generated NZD $20 billion in total revenue. Export earnings also reached a new high at NZD $15.31 billion, up 12.4% on the previous year. The report attributes this growth to consistent global demand and ongoing investment in research and development.
High-Tech Manufacturing remained the main contributor, recording an 11.5% increase to NZD $9.8 billion. Information and communications technology (ICT) followed, growing 8.9% to NZD $8.93 billion. The biotechnology segment increased 4.9% to NZD $1.25 billion, reflecting New Zealand's growing capabilities in health and life sciences.
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