From New York Pizzas to gigantic McMansions, the United States is the land of supersized everything. It’s no wonder their eCommerce market is one of the biggest in the world. For Kiwi businesses, cracking into this massive market may seem daunting. But given its status as New Zealand’s fastest growing international market and New Zealand’s second largest export market surpassing Australia, it’s an opportunity too big to ignore – especially before peak shopping season.
Whether you’re already shipping overseas or still focusing locally, now’s the time to grab your slice of the USA. And with NZ Post, expanding your business across the globe has never been easier.
1. Tap into a supersized opportunity
Everything is bigger in the US, and that includes the opportunity to grow your revenue. The US eCommerce market is on track to generate a whopping $1.2 trillion in 2024 . Nearly 19% of global eCommerce sales come from the US, which means Americans are spending BIG.
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2. Easier than you’d expect
Worried about unfamiliar customs charges and hidden fees? Good news, items under US$800 typically enter the States duty and tax-free. So, most of your shipments can cruise straight to your customers, without them getting hit with surprise costs at checkout. Less red tape, more happy customers. Win, win.
3. Visibility from here to Hollywood
Shipping parcels across the globe may seem daunting, but we can give you reassurance on where your parcels are every step of the way. You and your customers can track their parcels with full visibility from pickup to delivery.
4. Right service at the right price
US customers are used to snappy, fast-tracked services, which makes reliable shipping a must have – especially during their busy shopping season. To meet this need, NZ Post has a suite of services so you can find the right balance of price and speed for both your customers and your business. Our door-to-door delivery services range from 2 to 13 working days thanks to multiple deliveries per week into bustling ports like LAX and JFK.
Economy Cost-effectively send parcels & documents overseas. | Courier Send tracked parcels & documents fast and economically overseas. | Express An urgent service for sending parcels & documents overseas. |
5. They already love us
New Zealand's clean, green reputation and high-quality products resonate with American shoppers. So, as demand for New Zealand goods continues to grow, now is the perfect time to explore the opportunity the US market has to offer.
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Ready to add the US to your menu?
Whether you’re an experienced exporter or new to the game, NZ Post makes it easy to reach this mammoth market with shipping services you can count on.
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Get in touch with our team at [email protected] and start your US journey today.
References:
NZ exports to the US: Strong growth continues - June 2024 | New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. (n.d.). mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/mfat-market-reports/nz-exports-to-the-us-strong-growth-continues-june-2024
Online shopping behavior in the United States. Statista. (n.d.). https://www.statista.com/study/20918/online-shopping-behavior-in-the-united-states/
