India–New Zealand FTA removes tariffs on Kiwi wool and sheep meat

India has immediately removed its 30% tariff on New Zealand sheep meat and 2.75% duty on wool under the bilateral FTA, opening a growth route for premium lamb and fibre exporters. New Zealand wool exports to India already total NZ$66 million annually.

— Filed Thu, 30 Jul, 2026, 00:29 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

The India–New Zealand FTA removes Indian tariffs on New Zealand sheep meat and wool, improving access for premium, sustainable lamb and fibre. Exporters see scope to grow sheep-meat sales in India, where annual New Zealand wool imports already total NZ$66 million.

Why this matters

No related recent Beetham Pastural signals are provided. The FTA creates a new India market-access development for New Zealand sheep meat and wool exporters.

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