Costa Rica
U.S. Trade with Costa Rica in 2024
Export Market Rank
#25 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$955.69 Million
3-Year Average
$1 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3.9% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Costa Rica in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $112.28 Million | 557,859 | $143.91 Million | -2% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $70.38 Million | 19,483 | $29.76 Million | 447% |
| Soybeans | $63.39 Million | 144,871 | $120.59 Million | -41% |
| Soybean Meal | $61.98 Million | 152,944 | $41.09 Million | 169% |
| Dairy Products | $60.25 Million | 11,944 | $30.69 Million | 310% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $55.28 Million | 25,347 | $36.23 Million | 176% |
| Food Preparations | $39.68 Million | 7,231 | $26.04 Million | 147% |
| Cotton | $35.78 Million | 17,209 | $19.85 Million | 174% |
| Processed Vegetables | $34.86 Million | 22,013 | $32 Million | 23% |
| Pulses | $32.71 Million | 26,876 | $11.83 Million | 7755% |
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
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.
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2021—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 195,338 metric tons of corn for delivery to Costa Rica. Of the total, 135,644 metric tons is for delivery during...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2020 Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to early and mid-career...