On 30 October, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement detailing the total export quotas for goods in 2026. The specific quotas are as follows: liquorice and liquorice products 5.2 million kg, artificially planted ephedra for medicinal use 1,028,900 kg, live pigs (to Hong Kong and Macau) 1,605,400 head, live cattle (to Hong Kong and Macau) 22,000 head, live chickens (to Hong Kong) 3 million head, sawn timber 150,000 cubic metres, and rushes and rush products 16 million kg. Operators exporting the above goods must apply to the Ministry of Commerce for quotas, and obtain export licences using quota certificates or bidding winning certificates.

The application period for 2026 export quotas (excluding those allocated via bidding) is from 1 November to 15 November 2025, with provincial commerce authorities verifying and forwarding applications to the Ministry of Commerce. The Ministry will complete allocation by 15 December 2025. Quotas for liquorice and its products, as well as rushes and their products, are allocated through bidding, with conditions to be announced separately.

In 2026, export quota management for phosphate rock and silver will continue to be suspended, replaced by export licence management, with licences obtained upon presenting contracts.

This announcement means for New Zealand SME owners that China implements strict export quota management on certain goods, potentially affecting the import competition landscape for related industries in New Zealand. First, the sawn timber quota of 150,000 cubic metres: if New Zealand exports timber to China, it is necessary to monitor whether China's sawn timber export quotas lead to international price fluctuations or supply tightness, but the quotas mainly restrict China's exports, with a limited impact on Chinese imports. Second, quotas for live pigs, cattle and chickens mainly target the Hong Kong and Macau markets, and do not directly compete with New Zealand's meat exports to China; however, if China reduces local supply and turns to imports, it could create opportunities.

Additionally, quota management for traditional Chinese medicinal materials like liquorice: if New Zealand has similar products for export, attention should be paid to changes in China's domestic raw material supply. It is recommended that New Zealand businesses assess whether their products are substitutes or complements to the above quota goods, and monitor trade signals from China's future quota adjustments. Conclusion: China's export quota system reflects its preference for controlling specific resources; New Zealand exporters should adjust their market strategies accordingly to avoid supply chain misunderstandings.

Keywords: export quotas, 2026, Ministry of Commerce, licences, liquorice, sawn timber, live pigs, live cattle, application period

商务部10月30日发布公告，公布2026年货物出口配额总量。具体配额为：甘草及甘草制品520万千克、药料用人工种植麻黄草102.89万千克、活猪（对港澳）160.54万头、活牛（对港澳）2.2万头、活鸡（对香港）300万只、锯材15万立方米、蔺草及蔺草制品1600万千克。出口上述货物的经营者需向商务部申请配额，凭配额证明或招标中标证明申领出口许可证。

2026年出口配额（招标分配除外）申请时间为2025年11月1日至11月15日，由省级商务主管部门核实后转报商务部。商务部于2025年12月15日前完成分配。甘草及制品、蔺草及制品配额通过招标分配，条件另公布。

2026年继续暂停磷矿石、白银出口配额管理，改为出口许可证管理，凭合同申领。

这条公告对新西兰中小企业主意味着中国在部分商品出口上实行严格的配额管理，可能影响新西兰相关行业的进口竞争格局。首先，锯材配额15万立方米，若新西兰木材出口中国，需关注中国锯材出口配额是否导致国际市场价格波动或供应紧张，但配额主要限制中国出口，对中国进口影响有限。其次，活猪、活牛、活鸡配额主要针对港澳市场，与新西兰对华肉类出口不直接竞争，但若中国减少本地供应转向进口，或带来机会。

另外，甘草等中药材配额管理，新西兰如有类似产品出口，需留意中国国内原料供应变化。建议新西兰企业评估自身产品是否与上述配额商品存在替代或互补关系，并关注中国未来配额调整的贸易信号。结语：中国出口配额制度体现其对特定资源的管控偏好，新西兰出口商应据此调整市场策略，避免供应链误解。

关键词: 出口配额, 2026年, 商务部, 许可证, 甘草, 锯材, 活猪, 活牛, 申请时间

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Source: Tencent News