Cook Islands Trade Data
Cook Islands Import Export Data, Cook Islands Shipment Data
The Cook Islands is a small self-governing Pacific island nation in free association with New Zealand, with an economy driven by tourism, fishing, and pearl farming. Major exports include fish (HS 03, particularly tuna), cultured pearls (HS 71), copra (HS 12), and papaya (HS 08). Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and Thailand are key trading partners. The Cook Islands is heavily import-dependent, with petroleum (HS 27), food products, machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), and manufactured goods as leading imports, primarily from New Zealand. The Cook Islands applies HS 2012 with 7-digit codes under the Cook Islands Customs Tariff, administered by the Cook Islands Customs Service. Trade figures on this page are based on Cook Islands's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Cook Islands Mirror Data
Cook Islands Traders Contacts
Cook Islands Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Cook Islands trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Cook Islands's Top Import Product Sector based on Cook Islands trade data?
Cook Islands import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Foodstuffs (17.4%), based on verified Cook Islands trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Cook Islands as a global importer, ranks at 212 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 87.97M.
Top 3 Cook Islands Import Product Sector 2020:
Foodstuffs
Imported at US$ 15.34M , accounting for 17.4% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 14.01M , accounting for 15.9% of total imports
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 9.55M , accounting for 10.9% of total imports
What are Cook Islands's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -57.1% , from US$ 204.87M to US$ 87.97M
2019 vs 2018
Import trade grew by +39.2% , from US$ 147.21M to US$ 204.87M
2018 vs 2017
Import trade grew by +2.4% , from US$ 143.76M to US$ 147.21M
2020 Cook Islands Imports
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What are Cook Islands top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 27 (US$ 9.18M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 8.76M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 87 (US$ 7.29M)
Who are Cook Islands top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: New Zealand (US$ 64.14M)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 5.44M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: Australia (US$ 5.23M)
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Cook Islands Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Cook Islands shipping data to track island import movements, concentrated demand, and access-market shipment flows across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements linked to Cook Islands's food imports, retail goods, hospitality supplies, construction materials, and essential supply corridors.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency to understand supply dependence, seasonal demand patterns, and concentrated import logistics.
- Use shipping data to identify stable import corridors, route patterns, and commercially relevant small-market freight activity.
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Cook Islands Island Trade Insights & Access Market Analytics
How to use Cook Islands shipping data to analyse import demand signals, route access, and niche market logistics performance?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across island supply corridors.
- Compare trade lanes across nearby island and access markets to understand scale, concentration, and connectivity.
- Detect seasonal demand shifts, route changes, and changes in key imported product categories at the logistics level.
- Turn shipping records into selective market insight for route planning, distributor screening, and niche market entry.
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Cook Islands Trading Company & Island Distributor Intelligence
How to use Cook Islands shipping data to identify importers, distributors, and island trade operators?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across Cook Islands's island supply corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities appear in shipment records for food, retail, hospitality, construction, and essential goods flows.
- Identify potential distribution partners based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and recurring import activity.
- Support focused outreach, island market entry, and selective partner discovery with shipping-based company intelligence.
Advantages of Cook Islands Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
What trade insights are included in Cook Islands import and export trade data?
Cook Islands trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Cook Islands trade data?
Use Cook Islands import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Cook Islands trade trends and market demand using Cook Islands trade data?
Cook Islands trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
2020 Cook Islands Imports
2020 Cook Islands Exports
Frequently Asked Questions about Cook Islands Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Cook Islands in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Aquatic Animals (HS 03) with a total export value of US$ 19.39M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 27.23M. Key export categories also include Animal Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Cook Islands. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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