The Cook Islands, a group of 15 islands in the South Pacific, has a limited agricultural sector due to its small land area, volcanic soils, and tropical climate. There is no evidence of large-scale or commercial potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation in the Cook Islands, according to available official sources and agricultural statistics. Most crop production focuses on tropical staples such as taro, cassava, sweet potato (kumara), and breadfruit. Any potato cultivation is likely to be on a very small scale, primarily for home or community gardens. As a result, all potatoes are imported, primarily from New Zealand, reflecting complete dependency on overseas supply.
In 2022, potato imports totaled approximately USD 259,000, with New Zealand accounting for nearly all imports ($258,000).
Agricultural Statistics for cook-islands
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