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New Zealand red meat exporters face shipping risks due to U.S.-Iran tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening $166 million in exports to GCC nations.
Red meat exporters from New Zealand are keeping an eye on the escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, which pose a threat to shipping via the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for $166 million in chilled meat exports to GCC countries.
Shipments to the UK and Europe are unaffected, but delays and traffic could result from disruptions, leaving 4,000 TEU of cargo stranded.
Due to the possibility of overload at alternative ports, companies such as Fonterra and Kotahi are evaluating the effects and creating backup plans.
Despite the risks, New Zealand's dairy exports reached a record $27.15 billion in 2025, while its red meat exports reached a record $11.7 billion.
Los exportadores de carne roja de Nueva Zelanda enfrentan riesgos de envío debido a las tensiones entre Estados Unidos e Irán que afectan al Estrecho de Ormuz, amenazando $ 166 millones en exportaciones a las naciones del CCG.