Story: Deer and deer farming
After very low initial exports of deer velvet, the value increased sharply and remained at a high level from 1992–96, then settled to a more stable lower level. New Zealand is one of the major suppliers of velvet to the world market, and 90% of exports go to Korea and Hong Kong.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (1989–2004); Deer Industry New Zealand (2005–06).
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