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
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.
The Costa Rican retail sector continues to grow with an increasing number of modern supermarkets stocking a growing range of imported products.
This report outlines the regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural products entering Costa Rica.
News and Features
March 20, 2023
News Release
USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Kicks Off Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission to Panama
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.
March 7, 2023
News Release
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary to Lead Trade Mission to Panama
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.