> In 2024 Cook Islands produced 22 t of taro, the 51st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 46 t in 2022.

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# Taro production in Cook Islands

In 2024 Cook Islands produced 22 t of taro, the 51st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 46 t in 2022. Area harvested: 5 ha, yield 4.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202422 t
World rank51 of 52
10-year change—
Record46 t2022

## Taro in Cook Islands, 2021–2024 (tonnes)

## Cook Islands compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%
Yield, t/ha4.4world 7.5 (−41%)
kg per person1.60world 2.23

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49 | [Barbados](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/barbados/) | 88 | 0.00% |
| 50 | [Antigua and Barbuda](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/antigua-and-barbuda/) | 38 | 0.00% |
| 51 | **Cook Islands** | 22 | 0.00% |
| 52 | [Maldives](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/maldives/) | 12 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 52 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

### Map of world production of taro

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Share of the world total; Cook Islands is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 22 | +214% | 5 | 4.40 |
| 2023 | 7 | −85% | 1 | 7.00 |
| 2022 | 46 | +92% | 4 | 11.50 |
| 2021 | 24 | — | 2 | 12.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1 t USD 3,000
Exporter rank49 of 53
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of taro in Cook Islands?

Cook Islands produced 22 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Cook Islands rank in the world for production of taro?

Cook Islands ranked 51st of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.

### What is the yield of taro in Cook Islands?

4.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (22 t from 5 ha), against a world average of 7.5 t/ha.

### Does Cook Islands export or import taro?

In 2024 Cook Islands reported exports of 1 t (USD 3,000) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Cook Islands is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/nigeria/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/cameroon/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/china/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ghana/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/papua-new-guinea/)[Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/madagascar/)[Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/rwanda/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/chad/)[Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/guinea/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/japan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/egypt/)
[All countries producing taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

## Other products of Cook Islands

[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/cook-islands/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/cook-islands/)[Papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/cook-islands/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/cook-islands/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/cook-islands/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/cook-islands/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/cook-islands/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/cook-islands/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/cook-islands/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/cook-islands/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/cook-islands/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/cook-islands/)
[Agricultural production in Cook Islands](https://husfarm.com/production/country/cook-islands/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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