# Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CC)

**Capital:** West Island  
**Currency:** Australian Dollar (AUD) (AUD)  
**Population:** 593  
**Area:** 14 km²

> The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean, roughly halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka. They are administered by Australia's Department of Infrastructure, while customs is handled by the Australian Border Force. As the territory lies outside Australia's indirect tax zone, no GST applies and imports from the mainland are duty-free. Border control is shaped by strict biosecurity (DAFF). Supply is heavily import-dependent and runs by sea freight from Fremantle (every four to six weeks) and by air freight via Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK). The currency is the Australian dollar (AUD).

The Cocos Islands (ISO Code: CC) are located in the Indian Ocean, approximately halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka, and consist of two inhabited atolls and several smaller islands. Politically, the Cocos Islands belong to Australia and are administered as an Australian external territory. The climate is tropical-maritime with high temperatures, high humidity, and seasonal rainfall, with cyclones occurring rarely. Economically, the islands are small in structure, with a focus on coconut production, fishing, and limited tourism. Foreign trade is concentrated on coconut products and imported consumer goods, creating a strong dependency on imports. Due to the geographical location, the archipelago serves a minor transit function, primarily for regional deliveries and maritime connections. The national currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD), which is used for economic stability and cross-border transactions. Logistical challenges arise from isolation, making maritime supply and air transport central. Infrastructure investments focus on ports, airports, and communication systems to ensure trade and supply. International cooperation supports the economic and logistical networking of the Cocos Islands.

**Top Import Partners:** AU, SG, ID, MY, CN

**Top Export Partners:** AU

**Top Import Goods:** Nahrungsmittel, Treibstoffe, Konsumgüter, Baumaterialien

**Top Export Goods:** Kopra, Re-Exporte

**Key Airports:**
- [Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cocos-keeling-islands-airport-cck)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** Keine GST: die Kokosinseln liegen ausserhalb der australischen Indirect Tax Zone, daher fällt die australische GST von 10 Prozent nicht an (zollfreies Aussengebiet).  
**Customs complexity:** mittel  
**Customs system:** Abfertigung über das Integrated Cargo System (ICS) der Australian Border Force. Einfuhren vom australischen Festland sind zollfrei; für Drittlandware gelten australische Zolltarife.  
**Customs authority:** [Australian Border Force (ABF)](https://www.abf.gov.au)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Australisches Aussengebiet, Inselversorgung  
**Economic area:** Australien (Aussengebiet)  
**Logistics risk:** mittel  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** gering  
**Pharma/cold chain:** gering bis mittel

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/fta/other-preferential-arrangements/external-territories](https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/fta/other-preferential-arrangements/external-territories)
- [https://www.abf.gov.au](https://www.abf.gov.au)
- [https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/international-tax-for-business/australians-doing-business-overseas/exports-and-gst](https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/international-tax-for-business/australians-doing-business-overseas/exports-and-gst)
- [https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions/territories/indian-ocean-territories-christmas-island-and-cocos-keeling-islands/cocos-keeling-islands](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions/territories/indian-ocean-territories-christmas-island-and-cocos-keeling-islands/cocos-keeling-islands)
- [https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/cocos-keeling-islands/governance-administration](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/indian-ocean-territories/cocos-keeling-islands/governance-administration)
- [https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/901021002](https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/901021002)
- [https://www.agriculture.gov.au](https://www.agriculture.gov.au)

*Last verified: 2026-06-24*

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