New Zealand–United Arab Emirates free trade agreement
New Zealand and the UAE signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in January 2025.
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Overview
The NZ-UAE CEPA is a free trade agreement that will benefit New Zealanders.
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Key facts of New Zealand-UAE trade
The UAE is one of New Zealand's largest markets in the Middle East.
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Timeline of negotiations
Overview of the negotiations.
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Overview of CEPA Chapters and Key Benefits
The CEPA eliminates 99 percent of tariffs on New Zealand’s exports.
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Text of the Agreement
Read the text of the Agreement and associated National Interest Analysis.
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Māori interests
The CEPA with the UAE will benefit Māori businesses.
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Share your views
Get in touch to share your views on the NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.