Contact Details
Postal: Private Bag, Avarua, Rarotonga
Phone: (+682) 24 296
Fax: (+682) 24 298
Email: info@btib.gov.ck
website: www.btib.gov.ck
"Your business portal to the Cook Islands"
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Agriculture: Due to the limited land area, the country does not have large plantation-style agriculture and most activity involves small-scale, subsistence-based growing of tropical fruits and vegetables. Pawpaw was the main agricultural export item in 2006. Construction: Several local companies undertake small construction projects throughout the Cook Islands. For the larger projects, overseas companies tender for contracts. Financial Services: The offshore industry began in 1981 and is one of the main contributors to Government finances. Overseas companies registering with the Centre are granted special status involving exemptions from local taxation and other charges. A number of international companies and banks are operating under these arrangements. Manufacturing: The manufacturing sector in the Cook Islands is relatively small and most of the products are geared for sale in the local market. The locally produced products include a variety of processed foods (bakery items, ice cream, jams, chutneys, dressings), a variety of small timber products, including artifacts, and resort garments such as printed T-shirts. Some garments are produced for nearby export markets. There is also a small coffee-roasting operation on the island of Atiu. Marine: The sector has two of Cook Islands largest export industries, namely, fishing and pearl farming, however, earnings from the sector come second to tourism. The industry has potential to help drive economic development in the Cook Islands. Retail/Wholesale: There is a large number of retail and wholesale operations in Rarotonga and most of these companies handle imported products. Tourism: Tourism is the largest single contributor to GDP with the number of arrivals in 2005 reaching a record of 88,405 visitors with provisional numbers in 2006 at 92,095. Most visitors are from New Zealand, Australia and Europe. The Cook Islands is currently focused on promoting its rebranded "Cook Islands: Live Differently" tourism promotion campaign.
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