India–New Zealand FTA: A stitch in time for Indian textile exports
31 Mar '25
4 min read
India–New Zealand FTA: A stitch in time for Indian textile exports
Insights
Indian textile exports to New Zealand, including cotton, home textiles, and garments, could benefit significantly from an FTA.
While raw materials already enjoy 0 tariffs, high duties on value-added goods like apparel and carpets pose challenges.
CECA could unlock major trade gains, particularly in women's apparel, if India secures duty-free access to New Zealand apparel market for high-value products.
Figure *: India’s total exports & textile exports to New Zealand (in $ mn)
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