NZ commodity exports rise to a record for a November month as dairy prices lift

NZ commodity exports rise to a record for a November month as dairy prices lift
Tina Morrison
By Tina Morrison Dec. 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's merchandise exports rose to their highest ever level for a November month as the country benefited from rising prices for dairy exports. Goods exports jumped 20 percent to $4.6 billion in November from the period last year, the highest ever level for the month, said to Statistics New Zealand. Exports of milk powder, butter and cheese led the rise, gaining 22 percent, or $262 million, to $1.5 billion.  New Zealand is the world's largest exporter of dairy products and has benefited...