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The Costa Rican retail sector continues to grow with an increasing number of modern supermarkets stocking a growing range of imported products.

The ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 on Costa Rica has been significant, including a serious decline in tourism.

Two key free trade agreements – the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (or CAFTA-DR) and the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement – have stimulated U.S. agricultural exports...

Costa Rican total agricultural imports sales reached US$ 735 million, 43 percent of the total sales represented by consumer oriented products in 2019.

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica’s economy growth rate slowed in 2018 to 2.7 percent compared with an average rate of growth of 3.8 percent over the ten previous years.

Costa Rica’s strong tourism sector and its well-developed hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sectors provide for excellent opportunities for U.S. food and beverage (F&B) product exports....

Costa Rica’s food processing sector continues to grow, in response to consumers demand for ready-to-eat meals, healthy snacks and convenience foods.

Costa Rica’s food processing sector continues to grow, in response to the demand for ready-to-eat meals and convenience foods.

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Costa Rica.

Costa Rican consumers trust and enjoy the excellent reputation of U.S. food products and ingredients and demand has increased....

In 2017, the retail industry continued its planned expansion with major retailers increasing their presence in the small store segment, targeting customers who shop in convenience....