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Introduction to APEC more
What does APEC do?
APEC seeks to promote trade and economic relations between its 21 members in the Asia-Pacific region. more
What are APEC's goals and achievements?
APEC has the ultimate goal of free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region by 2020. more
Organisational structure of APEC
How APEC functions and where New Zealand fits in. more
Why APEC is important to New Zealand
14 of our top 20 export markets are APEC economies and APEC accounts for almost 50% of world trade. more
APEC - Frequently Asked Questions more
Information for New Zealand Businesses
Find out how the private sector is involved in APEC's work. more
APEC Business Travel Card
A Travel Card for business people that facilitates swift entry through customs into member economies. more
APEC for New Zealand Businesses brochure (PDF 751KB) more
APEC began in 1989 with 12 members and has now grown to 21.
APEC members are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the United States and Viet Nam.
APEC members are referred to as "Member Economies” because not all members are states and the APEC process is predominantly concerned with trade and economic issues.
APEC spans four continents and is home to 40 per cent of the world’s population. APEC accounts for close to 44 per cent of the world’s trade and 54 per cent of global GDP.
APEC Member Economies
The focal point of APEC is its Annual Economic Leaders' Meeting, the largest gathering of its kind in the region. The APEC process involves ministerial and officials' forums covering a wide range of issues, including trade and investment, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism.
