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Mining, Manufacturing, and Services

In addition to the processing of agricultural products, goods manufactured in New Zealand include light engineering products, electronic equipment, textiles, lather goods, carpets, rubber and plastic products, glassware, and pottery. About 30% of New Zealand’s exports are manufactured goods, and that percentage is increasing. The mining industry is relatively small. Construction materials (sand, gravel, and rock), limestone, and coal are mined; coal is exported to Japan and Korea. New technologies are being used to convert volcanic black sands to iron and other minerals. A significant portion of labor is employed in public and private service industries, including tourism.