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The New Zealand & Saudi Arabia Business Chamber
Bilateral Trade Body

From the Pacific to the Peninsula — commerce without borders.

Connecting Aotearoa's innovation with Saudi Arabia's transformation. We turn Kiwi ingenuity into Kingdom-scale outcomes.

NZ$0B
Bilateral trade
0%
Annual growth
0th
Largest GCC export market
Working alongside
NZTE
SAGIA
MFAT
Fonterra
NEOM
Fisher & Paykel
ARAMCO
NZTE
SAGIA
MFAT
Fonterra
NEOM
Fisher & Paykel
ARAMCO
About the Chamber

Aotearoa's dedicated pathway to the Kingdom

New Zealand is a country of five million people that punches far above its weight. Our dairy feeds 40 million people globally. Our clean technology IP is sought by governments on every continent. Our education system produces graduates that multinational employers fight over.

Saudi Arabia sees this. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is actively seeking partners who bring quality over volume, innovation over incumbency, and trust over transaction. That is New Zealand's sweet spot. This Chamber exists to turn that alignment into contracts, joint ventures, and lasting partnerships.

Our Objectives

  • To actively contribute to the development of bilateral investment, trade, commerce and understanding between New Zealand and Saudi Arabia
  • To promote new investments between New Zealand and Saudi Arabia
  • To foster and deepen the relationships between the New Zealand and Saudi Arabian peoples
  • To actively engage Government agencies and businesses in matters relating to bilateral investment and trade
Dairy & Agriculture
Clean Technology
Education & Training
Healthcare Innovation
Renewable Energy
Digital Agriculture
From the Chair
The Chamber is pleased to play its part in developing and advancing the bilateral relationship between our nations. We enjoy more similarities than we do differences. Together we can face these mutual and unique challenges for the betterment of our peoples and the world. In particular the areas and industries of A.I, Climate Change abatement and Sustainability, Food Security and Medical feature at the forefront of our endeavours. Our nations have the opportunity to create new and exciting industries to address global challenges.
Salman (Simon) Harrison LLB (Hons.) LSF, HC — Chairman New Zealand & Saudi Arabia Business Chamber
30+
Years of bilateral trade
NZ$860M
Dairy exports to GCC
Key Sectors

Where Kiwi ingenuity meets Kingdom-scale ambition

Dairy & Agriculture
New Zealand is the world's largest dairy exporter per capita. Fonterra alone ships to 130 countries. Saudi Arabia imports 85% of its food, and demand is growing at 4.5% annually. Our members supply dairy powder, infant formula, premium butter, lamb, beef, honey, and fruit. They also export the agricultural technology behind the products: precision farming, water management, and livestock genetics that Saudi Arabia's National Water Strategy is actively procuring.
NZ$1.4B
Annual agri-food exports to MENA
Technology
SaaS, fintech, and AgTech. NZ tech exports crossed NZ$2B for the first time in 2024.
Tourism
Saudi Arabia's tourism target: 150M visits by 2030. NZ hospitality management is world-class.
Renewable Energy
85% of NZ electricity comes from renewables. That expertise exports well to Saudi's Green Initiative.
Education
NZ universities rank top 3% globally. Over 3,000 Saudi students currently enrolled across 8 institutions.
Healthcare
Medical devices, telemedicine platforms, and clinical training. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare leads globally.
Sovereign Wealth
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) — the world's largest sovereign wealth fund at US$925B — is actively deploying capital into New Zealand agribusiness, infrastructure, and deep technology. The Chamber facilitates sovereign-level engagement for qualifying members.
Membership

Join the corridor

Three tiers. One mission. Pick the level that matches your ambition in the Kingdom.

Members Support

All members receive ongoing support from the Chamber secretariat — including visa guidance, trade documentation, event coordination, market briefings, and direct introductions to our Saudi partner network. Gold and Platinum members receive priority access and a dedicated account contact.

SMEs, Individuals, Startups
Tahi / Silver
NZ$1,200 NZD/year
  • 1 Named Representative
  • Standard Directory Listing
  • Quarterly Briefings
  • Member event pricing
  • Cultural Briefings
  • 15% Delegation Discount
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Enterprise, Multinationals
Toru / Platinum
NZ$12,000 NZD/year
  • 5 Named Representatives
  • Premium Homepage Listing
  • 3 Complimentary Tickets
  • Unlimited Introductions
  • All Working Groups
  • 1 Co-hosted Event
  • Government/SWF Introductions
  • Strategy Session
  • 50% Delegation Discount
Contact Us
By Invitation Only
Rangatira Nui / Chairman's Circle
By Invitation
Our most exclusive tier for distinguished leaders. Reserved for those shaping the New Zealand–Saudi corridor at the highest level.
  • Board-level introductions
  • Custom market entry strategy
  • VIP delegation leadership
  • Speaking slots at flagship events
  • Direct government referrals
  • Annual bilateral trade report
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Upcoming Events

On the calendar

22 May 2026

Saudi Food Security & Agricultural Innovation Forum

A joint session with NZTE showcasing NZ dairy technology, precision agriculture, and water management solutions for Saudi Arabia's National Food Security Strategy.

Auckland, Cordis Hotel
Register
11 June 2026

Riyadh & Jeddah Trade Mission

Five days. Two cities. Pre-arranged meetings with Saudi importers, government procurement offices, and potential JV partners. Limited to 15 companies.

Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Express Interest
30 July 2026

CleanTech Showcase: NZ Solutions for Saudi's Green Initiative

An evening of pitches and demonstrations from NZ clean technology companies targeting Saudi Arabia's US$180 billion renewable energy investment programme.

Wellington, Te Papa Museum
Register
Trade Services

Getting into the Kingdom, properly

01

Certification & Documentation

Saudi customs require authenticated certificates of origin and attested commercial invoices. We handle the full certification chain from NZ origin through to Saudi acceptance. Most documents processed within 48 hours.

Certificate of Origin Invoice Attestation Halal Certification Support
02

Market Intelligence Reports

Sector briefs built on real in-Kingdom research, not recycled desk work. Each report covers current procurement patterns, competitor presence, regulatory requirements, and specific opportunities mapped to NZ capability. Updated quarterly. Custom reports for Gold and Platinum members.

Sector Briefs Tender Pipeline Competitor Mapping
03

Business Matching

We identify Saudi counterparts who are genuinely looking for what NZ companies offer. Then we pre-qualify them, arrange the introduction, and stay involved through the early negotiation phase. No cold introductions. Every match is warm.

Partner Vetting Warm Introductions Follow-Up Support
04

Trade Delegation Management

End-to-end delegation logistics: visa coordination, flights, accommodation, ground transport, interpreter services, meeting schedules, cultural briefings, and post-mission debriefs. We have run delegations to every major Saudi city. Our in-Kingdom network does the heavy lifting so you can focus on the conversations that matter.

Visa Assistance Cultural Briefing In-Kingdom Logistics
Latest News

From the corridor

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Fonterra expands infant formula supply to Saudi Arabia

The dairy giant has signed a three-year supply agreement with a major Saudi distributor, doubling its infant formula volume into the Kingdom to NZ$120M annually.

GCC Chambers Editorial 18 Mar 2026

NZ AgTech startup selected for NEOM food security pilot

Wellington-based CropX has been shortlisted for a precision irrigation pilot across 800 hectares of NEOM's Oxagon agricultural zone, beating 47 international applicants.

GCC Chambers Editorial 5 Mar 2026

Chamber delegation returns from Riyadh with 8 signed MOUs

Our February trade mission resulted in 8 memoranda of understanding between NZ and Saudi companies in dairy processing, education, and healthcare technology, collectively valued at NZ$65M.

GCC Chambers Editorial 21 Feb 2026

New Zealand and GCC confirm free trade agreement

In October 2025, New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council confirmed agreement to enter into a Free Trade Agreement — the first between the GCC and a Pacific nation.

GCC Chambers Editorial 15 Jan 2026
18 March 2026

Fonterra expands infant formula supply to Saudi Arabia

The dairy giant has signed a three-year supply agreement with a major Saudi distributor, doubling its infant formula volume into the Kingdom to NZ$120M annually.

5 March 2026

NZ AgTech startup selected for NEOM food security pilot

Wellington-based CropX has been shortlisted for a precision irrigation pilot across 800 hectares of NEOM's Oxagon agricultural zone, beating 47 international applicants.

21 February 2026

Chamber delegation returns from Riyadh with 8 signed MOUs

Our February trade mission resulted in 8 memoranda of understanding between NZ and Saudi companies in dairy processing, education, and healthcare technology, collectively valued at NZ$65M.

Our Partner Nations

Connected by ambition

Discover Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom is investing US$3.3 trillion to build an economy beyond oil. Tourism, technology, agriculture, entertainment, sport. Every sector is open. Every bid is serious.

US$1.1T
Active megaprojects
36M
Population

Discover New Zealand

Five million people. The world's most trusted food brand. A tech sector growing at 8% annually. A renewable energy grid that runs at 85%. And an innovation culture built on solving problems others haven't noticed yet.

NZ$403B
GDP
5.2M
Population

Small country. Smart connections. Serious outcomes.

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