Export quota system covers three products
A quota management framework will cover apples, kiwifruit, and mānuka honey exports to India.
India Export Quotas (Apples, Kiwifruit, and Mānuka Honey) Act 2026 · Starts 22 Oct 2026
What's changing
- A quota management framework is established for exporting apples to India.
- A quota management framework is established for exporting kiwifruit to India.
- A quota management framework is established for exporting mānuka honey to India.
Who's affected
Businesses and people involved in exporting apples, kiwifruit, or mānuka honey under New Zealand’s trade agreement with India may be affected.
When
The Act was passed on 18 September 2026 and starts on 22 October 2026, on a date set by the government.
Background
The Act says it implements New Zealand’s obligations under the free trade agreement with India by creating quota management frameworks for the three products.