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Sheep and goat meat market in Cook Islands

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sheep and goat meat market in the Cook Islands contracted significantly from 259 000 tonnes in 2018 to 175 000 tonnes in 2021, a period marked by a sharp reduction in import volumes.

A recovery commenced in 2021, with the market expanding to 253 000 tonnes by 2023 as import supplies increased substantially, nearly reaching the pre-decline level.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cook Islands
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cook Islands in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cook Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cook Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sheep and goat meat in Cook Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sheep and goat meat production in the Cook Islands has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, production reached 14 300 kg, marking a significant 12.1% drop from 2019. Looking at the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 19 640 kg. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 17.2% reduction, while the strongest growth was seen in 2018 with a 6.4% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Cook Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(17.2%)	(12.1%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Cook Islands

According to market reports, the Cook Islands did not export any sheep and goat meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sheep and goat meat to Cook Islands

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, sheep and goat meat imports to the Cook Islands declined. In 2020, imports totaled 215.6 t, representing a 10.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 240.6 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 5.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	0.3%	(10.4%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, nearly all sheep and goat meat imports to the Cook Islands came from just two countries: New Zealand and Australia, which together accounted for 99.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Cook Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, the value of sheep and goat meat imports to the Cook Islands decreased. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 232 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 17.6% year-over-year reduction. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, import values actually increased by 5.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 496 thousand US dollars, with the strongest growth occurring in 2018 at 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cook Islands in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.4%	12.2%	(17.6%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Australia dominated the import market for sheep and goat meat to the Cook Islands in value terms, together representing 99.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Cook Islands in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io