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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.

Line graph showing the growth of U.S. agricultural exports and imports in the context of international free trade agreements.

Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements.

The Dominican Republic’s food processing industry was valued at $2.6 billion in 2016, with an additional $723 million for processed beverages and tobacco.

Line graph showing the total U.S. agricultural exports to the northern triangle region of the Central America. Total exports in 2016 equaled $2.2 billion.

Central America’s Northern Triangle – which includes El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras – offers significant market opportunities for exporters of U.S. farm and food products.

The Dominican Republic’s food processing industry is valued at $2.6 billion, with an additional $723 million for processed beverages and tobacco.

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