Which products are major exports from the Cook Islands?

The major exports from the Cook Islands are cultured pearls and fish, which serve as the primary drivers of the country's trade sector.1

In addition to these, the islands maintain a small industrial sector that produces clothing, footwear, and processed food, primarily for export to New Zealand. Agricultural products and other goods also contribute to the export economy, including:1

• Agricultural produce: Pineapples, citrus fruits, taro, coffee, bananas, and coconuts.23
• Copra: Dried coconut meat, which is a traditional export.24
• Handicrafts and floral products: Items such as pupu (snail) shell necklaces and garlands made from the aromatic maire bush, which are exported to markets like Hawaii and New Zealand.2

While the economy is heavily supported by the service sector—specifically tourism and international finance—these physical goods represent the core of the nation's export trade.51