Exports in Costa Rica increased to 18926.78 USD Million in October from 16845.65 USD Million in September of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2023, the main exported product from Costa Rica was medical equipment; including surgery, odontology, and veterinary instruments and devices. The total value of these exports was nearly *** billion U.S. dollars. Orthopedic items and equipment, prosthetics, and implants made up the second most exported category, with a value of around *** billion dollars. On the other hand, Costa Rica's most imported products include petroleum and passenger vehicles.

Costa Rica's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$19.88 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Costa Rica's main export partners were: the United States, the Netherlands and Guatemala. The top three export commodities were: Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus; Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons and Miscellaneous edible preparations. Total Imports were valued at US$23.68 Billion. In 2024, Costa Rica had a trade deficit of US$3.79 Billion.

In 2023, Costa Rica exported around **** billion U.S. dollars' worth of goods worldwide. The United States led the list of destination countries for those Costa Rican exports, with an export value of more than *** billion U.S. dollars. The Netherlands ranked second, having received Costa Rican goods worth around *** billion U.S. dollars. Costa Rica's most exported products include medical equipment, as well as prosthetics and implants.

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Costa Rica

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Costa Rica provides a comprehensive and insightful collection of information on international trade activities involving Costa Rican companies. This dataset offers a detailed examination of trade transactions, documenting and classifying imports and exports across various industries within Costa Rica.

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Techsalerator's Import/Export Trade Data for Costa Rica delivers a thorough analysis of trade activities, integrating data from customs reports, trade agreements, and shipping records. This comprehensive dataset helps businesses, investors, and trade analysts understand Costa Rica’s trade landscape in detail.

Key Data Fields

Company Name: Lists the companies involved in trade transactions. This information helps identify potential partners or competitors and track industry-specific trade patterns. Trade Volume: Details the quantity or value of goods traded, providing insights into the scale and economic impact of trade activities. Product Category: Specifies the types of goods traded, such as raw materials or finished products, aiding in understanding market demand and supply chain dynamics. Import/Export Country: Identifies the countries of origin or destination for traded goods, offering insights into regional trade relationships and market access. Transaction Date: Records the date of transactions, revealing seasonal trends and shifts in trade dynamics over time.

Top Trade Trends in Costa Rica

Trade Balance Dynamics: Costa Rica’s trade balance is influenced by its major trading partners such as the United States and China. Trade policies and economic conditions impact these dynamics, with ongoing efforts to enhance trade balances. US-Costa Rica Trade Relations: The trade relationship with the United States remains significant, shaped by agreements like the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). This partnership affects many aspects of Costa Rica's trade policy. Diversification of Trade Partners: Costa Rica is actively expanding its trade networks beyond traditional partners, reflecting a strategy to engage with new markets and diversify its economic relationships. Growth in Exported Goods: Costa Rica is known for its strong export sectors, including high-value goods such as electronics, medical devices, and agricultural products, which play a crucial role in its economy. Focus on Sustainable Trade Practices: There is an emphasis on promoting sustainability in trade practices, including environmentally friendly production methods and responsible sourcing.

Notable Companies in Costa Rican Trade Data

Intel Costa Rica: A major player in the technology sector, involved in importing and exporting electronic components and technology products. Chiquita Brands International: Known for its export of bananas and other tropical fruits, a significant contributor to Costa Rica's agricultural trade. Bacardi Limited: A leading company in the beverage industry, involved in importing and exporting alcoholic beverages, impacting Costa Rica’s trade in this sector. Purina: A prominent brand in the pet food industry, engaged in trade activities related to animal nutrition products. Del Monte: A major exporter of fruits and vegetables, playing a key role in Costa Rica’s agricultural export sector.

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Included Data Fields:

Company Name Trade Volume Product Category Import/Export Country Transaction Date Shipping Details Customs Codes Trade Value

For detailed insights into Costa Rica’s import and export activities and trends, Techsalerator’s dataset is an invaluable resource for staying informed and making strategic decisions.

In 2019, exports of banana accounted for ** percent of the total agricultural exports from Costa Rica. In that year, other products such as pineapple, green coffee and cassava were also widely exported by the Central American country.

In 2022, the United States was Costa Rica's most important trade partner. In that year, Costa Rica traded goods worth approximately **** billion U.S. dollars with the United States, from which *** billion dollars accounted for exported goods, and *** billion dollars for imported merchandise. Meanwhile, this Central American country traded a total of *** billion U.S. dollars with Netherlands, from which ** percent accounted for exports.

Costa Rica Exports to United States was US$9.53 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Costa Rica Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

This statistic shows the most important export partner countries for Costa Rica in 2023. In 2023, the most important export partner of Costa Rica was the United States, with a share of 40 percent in exports.

This statistic shows the leading beauty and personal care products exported from Costa Rica in 2017, by share of exports volume. That year, the exports of hair preparations from Costa Rica accounted for ** percent of the total exports of such products.

This statistic shows Costa Rica's main export partners for toys, games, and sports equipment in 2023, by export value. The United States was by far the largest importing market for Costa Rican toys, games, and sports requisites, with an export value of approximately ***** million U.S. dollars. Guatemala ranked second, with the export value amounting to about *** thousand U.S. dollars.

Costa Rica CR: ICT: Service Exports: BOP data was reported at 2.131 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.868 USD bn for 2022. Costa Rica CR: ICT: Service Exports: BOP data is updated yearly, averaging 350.467 USD mn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.131 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of 57.300 USD mn in 1995. Costa Rica CR: ICT: Service Exports: BOP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Telecommunication. Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Data are in current U.S. dollars.;International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.;Sum;Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6) and are only available from 2005 onwards.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Costa Rica Exports (% GDP), including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Costa Rica CR: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case data was reported at 3.000 Day in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.000 Day for 2014. Costa Rica CR: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case data is updated yearly, averaging 2.000 Day from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.000 Day in 2007 and a record low of 1.000 Day in 2014. Costa Rica CR: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Lead time to export is the median time (the value for 50 percent of shipments) from shipment point to port of loading. Data are from the Logistics Performance Index survey. Respondents provided separate values for the best case (10 percent of shipments) and the median case (50 percent of shipments). The data are exponentiated averages of the logarithm of single value responses and of midpoint values of range responses for the median case.;World Bank and Turku School of Economics, Logistic Performance Index Surveys. Data are available online at : http://www.worldbank.org/lpi. Summary results are published in Arvis and others' Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators report.;Unweighted average;

Costa Rica CR: Exports: % of Total Goods Exports: The Arab World data was reported at 0.503 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.446 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Exports: % of Total Goods Exports: The Arab World data is updated yearly, averaging 0.315 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2023, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.172 % in 1968 and a record low of 0.007 % in 1971. Costa Rica CR: Exports: % of Total Goods Exports: The Arab World data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Exports. Merchandise exports to economies in the Arab World are the sum of merchandise exports by the reporting economy to economies in the Arab World. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.;World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.;Weighted average;

In 2023, the leading country of destination for bananas from Costa Rica was the United States, with a value of *** million U.S. dollars. Ranking second was the Netherlands, with *** million U.S. dollars.

Costa Rica CR: Exports: USD: All Services: Personal, Cultural, And Recreational Services: Audiovisual And Related Services data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2020. Costa Rica CR: Exports: USD: All Services: Personal, Cultural, And Recreational Services: Audiovisual And Related Services data is updated yearly, averaging 0.100 USD mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2021, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.300 USD mn in 2013 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2021. Costa Rica CR: Exports: USD: All Services: Personal, Cultural, And Recreational Services: Audiovisual And Related Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.OECD.TISP: Trade in Services: Exports: USD: by Services: OECD Member: Annual.

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This vast repository houses crucial information on international trade transactions, capturing the intricate details of both export and import activities of Costa Rica. The Export Database contains meticulous records of outbound shipments, offering valuable insights into the products, exporters, and destinations involved in each transaction. On the other hand, the Import Database provides a comprehensive view of inbound shipments, shedding light on the importers, origins, and details of the products acquired. Together, these two databases present a holistic perspective on global trade dynamics, encompassing critical metadata such as dates, product descriptions, quantities, values, and transportation specifics. Whether you are an analyst, researcher, or business professional, this comprehensive database will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable resource for gaining a deep understanding of international trade patterns and market dynamics. Explore the wealth of information within and unlock new opportunities in the world of trade and commerce.

The Export Database contains information related to export transactions. Each entry in the database represents a specific export event. The metadata fields in this database hold crucial details about the exported products and the transaction itself. The "DATE" field indicates the date of the export. "EXPORTER NAME" refers to the name of the entity or company responsible for exporting the goods. "DESTINATION COUNTRY" indicates the country to which the products are being shipped. The "HS CODE" represents the Harmonized System code, a standardized numerical system used to classify traded products. The "PRODUCT DESCRIPTION" field provides a brief description of the exported item. The "BRAND" field specifies the brand associated with the product. "QUANTITY" indicates the total quantity of the product being exported, and "UNIT OF QUANTITY" represents the measurement unit used for quantity. "SUBITEM QUANTITY" refers to the quantity of a subitem within the main exported product. The "PACKAGES" field indicates the number of packages used for shipment. "GROSS WEIGHT" represents the total weight of the exported products. "SUBITEM FOB VALUE" and "TOTAL FOB VALUE" denote the Free on Board (FOB) value of the subitem and the total FOB value of the export, respectively. "TOTAL CIF VALUE" indicates the total cost, insurance, and freight value. "ITEM NUMBER" is a unique identifier for each product item. "TRANSPORT TYPE" specifies the mode of transportation used for the export. "INCOTERMS" refers to the standardized international trade terms defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers during transportation. "CUSTOMS" indicates the customs information related to the export. "VARIETY" and "ATTRIBUTES" hold additional details about the product. The "OPERATION TYPE" field indicates the type of export operation, such as direct export or re-export. "MONTH" and "YEAR" represent the month and year when the export occurred.

The Import Database contains information related to import transactions. Each entry in the database represents a specific import event. The metadata fields in this database hold crucial details about the imported products and the transaction itself. The "DATE" field indicates the date of the import. "IMPORTER NAME" refers to the name of the entity or company responsible for importing the goods. "SALES COUNTRY" indicates the country from which the products are being purchased. "ORIGIN COUNTRY" denotes the country where the imported products originate. The "HS CODE" represents the Harmonized System code, a standardized numerical system used to classify traded products. The "PRODUCT DESCRIPTION" field provides a brief description of the imported item. "QUANTITY" indicates the total quantity of the product being imported, and "UNIT OF QUANTITY" represents the measurement unit used for quantity. "SUBITEM QUANTITY" refers to the quantity of a subitem within the main imported product. The "PACKAGES" field indicates the number of packages used for shipment. "GROSS WEIGHT" represents the total weight of the imported products. "TOTAL CIF VALUE" indicates the total cost, insurance, and freight value. "TOTAL FREIGHT VALUE" and "TOTAL INSURANCE VALUE" represent the respective values for freight and insurance. "ITEM FOB VALUE," "SUBITEM FOB VALUE," and "ITEM CIF VALUE" denote the Free on Board (FOB) value of the item, subitem, and the cost, insurance, and freight value of the item, respectively. "ORIGIN PORT" specifies the port from which the products were shipped. "TRANSPORT TYPE" specifies the mode of transportation used for the import. "INCOTERMS" refers to the standardized international trade terms defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers during transportation. "ITEM NUMBER" is a unique identifier for each product item. "CUSTOMS" indicates the customs information related to the import. "OPERATION TYPE" field indicates the type of import operation, such as dire...

Costa Rica CR: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Within Region data was reported at 21.074 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.408 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Within Region data is updated yearly, averaging 21.207 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.157 % in 1980 and a record low of 4.156 % in 1962. Costa Rica CR: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Within Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Exports. Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies within region are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to other low- and middle-income economies in the same World Bank region as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data. No figures are shown for high-income economies, because they are a separate category in the World Bank classification of economies.;World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.;Weighted average;