Our objective is:  

"To promote trade to, from and within the Cook Islands."

Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is committed to creating trading opportunities between the Cook Islands and International countries. We operate in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is the principal adviser on foreign and trade policy issues to the Cook Islands government and maintains and enforces the Cook Islands Immigration laws. The work delivered by BTIB to the business community in terms of trade must be consistent  with international trade policies, specifically, in exporting products. Our Trade Promotions division assists Cook Island exporters to:

• source markets
• package their products according to requirements
• export products around technical barriers
• operate under clear direction and advice

It is envisaged that the end product of this scenario is that the Cook Islands exporter is able to manage and operate on at his or her own accord.

What does the Cook Islands have to offer?

The following is a list of potential or existing products for export trade from the Cook Islands:

Atiu Coffee                              Taro                                          Noni (local medicine)                    tuna

Black Pearls                               Island pendents                       Hand fans                               Mauke oil                  

Pawpaw                                   Copra                                     Tivaevae                                     Arts&Craft

Contact information

For more information regarding trade in the Cook Islands:

Contact our Trade and Marketing Manager:

Danny Williams

Phone: (682) 24296 (ext 231)  

Fax: (682) 24298 

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