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.

Exports in Costa Rica increased to 14956.93 USD Million in August from 13085.60 USD Million in July 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.

Costa Rica's total Exports in 2023 were valued at US$18.11 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$22.51 Billion. In 2023, Costa Rica had a trade deficit of US$4.41 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.

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.

This statistic shows Costa Rica's main export partners for footwear products in 2023, by export value. In 2023, Panama was the largest trade partner for Costa Rican footwear products, with an export value of approximately *** thousand U.S. dollars, followed by Nicaragua, with an export value of *** thousand U.S. dollars. El Salvador ranked third, with the export value amounting to about ** thousand U.S. dollars.

Costa Rica Exports to United States was US$8.34 Billion during 2023, 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 September 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.

Imports in Costa Rica increased to 16648.34 USD Million in August from 14552.11 USD Million in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Costa Rica Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Costa Rica CR: Exports: % of Goods Exports: Manufactures data was reported at 64.169 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.396 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Exports: % of Goods Exports: Manufactures data is updated yearly, averaging 42.931 % from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2023, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.949 % in 1999 and a record low of 14.590 % in 1965. Costa Rica CR: Exports: % of Goods Exports: Manufactures 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. Manufactures comprise commodities in SITC sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (non-ferrous metals).;World Bank staff estimates through the WITS platform from the Comtrade database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division.;Weighted average;Merchandise export shares may not sum to 100 percent because of unclassified trade.

In 2023, the main imported product in Costa Rica was petroleum, with a total import value of approximately **** billion U.S. dollars. The second most imported category was passenger vehicles, representing an import value of just over * billion dollars. The United States was one of the main countries of origin of Costa Rican imports that year.

In 2023, the United States led the list of origin countries for Costa Rican merchandise imports, with a total value of over *** billion U.S. dollars. The U.S. was followed by China, the country of origin of around **** billion dollars worth of goods. Petroleum is one of the main products imported by Costa Rica.

In 2023, the exports of primary products as a share of total exports in Costa Rica amounted to approximately 35.90 percent. Between 1965 and 2023, the figure dropped by around 49.52 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

The statistic shows the value of service exports from Costa Rica from 2014 to 2024. with an estimate for 2024. Services include such things as transport, tourism, financial and insurance services. The value of service exports from Costa Rica in 2024 amounted to around 16.08 billion U.S. dollars.

Costa Rica CR: BOP: Current Account: Exports: Goods, Services and Primary Income data was reported at 34.715 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.815 USD bn for 2022. Costa Rica CR: BOP: Current Account: Exports: Goods, Services and Primary Income data is updated yearly, averaging 6.711 USD bn from Dec 1977 (Median) to 2023, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.715 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of 969.100 USD mn in 1977. Costa Rica CR: BOP: Current Account: Exports: Goods, Services and Primary Income 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: Balance of Payments: Current Account. Exports of goods, services and primary income is the sum of goods exports, service exports and primary income receipts. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.;Gap-filled total;Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6) and are only available from 2005 onwards.

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...

This statistic presents the leading countries of destination of pineapple exports from Costa Rica in 2017, by share of exports volume. That year, exports of pineapple from Costa Rica to the United States accounted for ** percent of the total exports of the fruit from the Central American country.

Key information about Costa Rica Exports: Telecommunication Equipment

• Costa Rica Exports: Telecommunication Equipment was reported at 20,690.837 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 29,654.236 USD th for Dec 2022
• Costa Rica Exports: Telecommunication Equipment data is updated yearly, averaging 25,422.128 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 125,170.133 USD th in 2005 and a record low of 4,517.013 USD th in 1995
• Costa Rica Exports: Telecommunication Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.TE: Telecommunication Equipment: Export Value