Port and Water Transport Terminals in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report

Unmoored: Decreased International Trade Activity Has Reduced Current-Year Revenue

The Port and Water Transport Terminals industry is vital to New Zealand's international trading activity. As the country is not linked to any of its trading partners by land, ports provide an essential link between New Zealand and key overseas markets, like Australia and China. Rising international trade activity in recent years has led to growth in demand for port and water transport terminal services. Despite the pandemic disrupting trade activity and port operations, industry revenue is expected to climbed at an average annualised 3.4% over the past five years. Revenue is estimated to total $1.7 billion in 2022-23, when revenue will grow by an anticipated 2.2%. The industry operates both bulk and containerised cargo ports. Industry firms also operate the water terminals that load and unload cargo. The operation of water passenger terminals is also included in the industry. The provision of stevedoring services is excluded from the industry. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.