Costa Rica
U.S. Trade with Costa Rica in 2022
Export Market Rank
#29 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.05 Billion
3-Year Average
$928.23 Million
Compound Average Growth
7.9% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Costa Rica in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $177.39 Million | 277,160 | $111.99 Million | 203% |
| Corn | $167.39 Million | 532,212 | $138.59 Million | 218% |
| Soybean Meal | $60.16 Million | 115,053 | $30.7 Million | 210% |
| Dog & Cat Food | $48.23 Million | 23,422 | $25.31 Million | 235% |
| Wheat | $42.85 Million | 110,995 | $31.36 Million | -2% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $42.54 Million | 20,631 | $27.35 Million | 166% |
| Dairy Products | $40.36 Million | 7,386 | $23.19 Million | 228% |
| Processed Vegetables | $37.26 Million | 32,666 | $29.91 Million | 53% |
| Cotton | $36.44 Million | 12,687 | $13.55 Million | 18436% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $34.1 Million | 4,499 | $17.08 Million | 508% |
Data and Analysis
Genetically engineered crop area planted increased in 2023, though it remained small and limited to cotton for seed and pink pineapples.
Representing more than 8 percent of Costa Rica's national economy, tourism is a significant driver of food service demand and wields considerable influence over consumer-oriented product import suppliers to Costa Rica.
U.S. rough rice exports have plummeted and the decline of Costa Rican rice production has accelerated sharply following the Government of Costa Rica’s August 2022 tariff rate reduction on imported rice from all origins.
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.