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Costa Rica consumers are highly receptive to U.S. food brands and retailers, makes the country ripe for export potential.

Costa Rica’ production of oranges is expected to decline to 6.0 million boxes (40.824 kg.) during 2014/2015.

Croatia imports a significant portion of the food it consumes. However, most imports come from neighboring countries or other EU member states.

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Croatia.

The Costa Rican government issued and emergency decree to deal with the effects of sharply reduced rainfall during the early months of the current rainy season.

Before the European Union accession, Croatia’s most important agro-food export markets were the Central European Agreement (CEFTA) countries.

Croatia imports more than half of its dried bean consumption. In 2013, Croatia imported 5,782 MT of dried beans valued at $9.8 million, mostly from China and Canada.

In 2013, Croatia imported $7.2 million in almonds, $6.9 million in walnuts, $4.9 million in hazelnuts and $1.4 million in pistachios.

The UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Seeds derived from modern biotechnology have been grown in Costa Rica for multiplication purposes since 1992, with all seeds being exported to the country of origin.

Croatia is a net food importer and the government policy is geared towards raising agricultural productivity and, to a lesser extent, controlling imports.