New Zealand's been recognised as among the best in the world for open markets and international trade.
The country has placed fourth on the World Economic Forum's biennial index for enabling global trade - up from fifth in 2012 and 6th in 2010.
Singapore, Hong Kong and Netherlands top the list, while the UK is sixth, the USA is 15th, and Australia has slid down six places to number 23.
The index benchmarks the economies of 138 countries, on market access, border administration, infrastructure and operating environment.
It's used to judge the effectiveness of government policies in promoting global trade, and helps companies make investment decisions.
Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed the fourth place ranking overall, and the first place ranking for integrity and lack of corruption in trade and payments systems.
He says it's a testament to the Government's trade policies and work towards free trade.
"New Zealand's border arrangements and operating environment make it easier for New Zealanders to do business with the rest of world, and for the rest of the world to do business with us."
He says businesses still suffer from some issues, including tariff barriers imposed by other countries and the high cost of delay caused by international transportation.
"Our ambitious FTA agenda is focused on improving New Zealand exporters' access to international markets.
The Government has also taken steps to invest in developing New Zealand's transport infrastructure, including strengthening rail, sea and air infrastructure."