'Material tailwind': India trade deal a major boost for forestry industry

PremiumAndrea FoxHerald business writer·NZ Herald·11 Jul, 2026 12:00 AM4 mins to read‌More than 95% of forestry and wood products exports to India will be tariff-free immediately the free trade agreement goes into effect. Photo / NZMEOne of the biggest winners from the New Zealand-India free trade deal is the forestry industry, with wood and wood products already New Zealand’s largest goods export to India.

More than 95% of forestry and wood products exports to India will be tariff-free immediately the free trade agreement goes into

'Material tailwind': India trade deal a major boost for forestry industry

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