Costa Rica
U.S. Trade with Costa Rica in 2023
Export Market Rank
#23 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.01 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.01 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.2% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Costa Rica in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $145.54 Million | 467,775 | $147.87 Million | -4% |
| Soybeans | $145.51 Million | 256,298 | $120.69 Million | 126% |
| Soybean Meal | $83.17 Million | 160,753 | $37.07 Million | 282% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $64.2 Million | 35,862 | $32.17 Million | 335% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $44.27 Million | 12,490 | $24.13 Million | 213% |
| Dairy Products | $42.84 Million | 8,295 | $26.25 Million | 170% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $39.35 Million | 17,906 | $27.8 Million | 144% |
| Processed Vegetables | $36.75 Million | 26,371 | $31.15 Million | 39% |
| Food Preparations | $33.16 Million | 7,141 | $23.9 Million | 81% |
| Baked Goods | $30.48 Million | 9,240 | $25.49 Million | 52% |
Data and Analysis
FAS/San José expects orange production to increase approximately 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 to 250,000 metric tons. Production in MY 2023/24 was lower than previously expected at 225,000 metric tons as a result of erratic rainfall patterns associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon.
This report provides economic, market, and regulatory analysis for U.S. exporters looking to do business in Costa Rica, highlighting trends and offering a practical overview of the local market.
Production of genetically engineered products (primarily cotton for seed and pink pineapples) is expected to increase in 2025 as new cotton events are expected to be approved by the National Technical Biosafety Commission.
News and Features
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor arrived in Panama City today to launch an agribusiness trade mission. Taylor and a delegation of representatives from agribusiness and farm organizations and state departments of agriculture look to develop stronger ties and build economic partnerships between the United States and Panama and markets throughout CAFTA-DR region.
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead a delegation of 26 agribusinesses and farm organizations to Panama City, Panama, from March 19 to 23.
Private exporters reported the following activity: 144,907 MT of corn for delivery to Costa Rica during MY 2022/2023 and 105,664 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during MY 2021/2022.