Costa Rica
U.S. Trade with Costa Rica in 2024
Export Market Rank
#25 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$950.46 Million
3-Year Average
$998.82 Million
Compound Average Growth
3.8% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Costa Rica in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $112.28 Million | 557,859 | $143.91 Million | -2% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $70.26 Million | 19,440 | $29.74 Million | 446% |
| Soybeans | $63.39 Million | 144,882 | $120.59 Million | -41% |
| Soybean Meal | $61.98 Million | 152,944 | $41.09 Million | 169% |
| Dairy Products | $60.26 Million | 11,944 | $30.69 Million | 310% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $55.11 Million | 25,200 | $36.21 Million | 175% |
| Food Preparations | $39.68 Million | 7,231 | $26.04 Million | 147% |
| Cotton | $35.75 Million | 17,189 | $19.85 Million | 174% |
| Processed Vegetables | $34.87 Million | 22,012 | $32 Million | 23% |
| Pulses | $32.71 Million | 26,879 | $11.83 Million | 7755% |
Data and Analysis
This report provides information and guidance on the export certification requirements for U.S. products entering Costa Rica.
This report outlines the regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural products entering Costa Rica.
As of May 10, 2025, Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) has streamlined the facility registration process for U.S. dairy products.
News and Features
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2025/2026: 119,769 MT of corn for delivery to Costa Rica and 140,452 MT of corn for delivery to Spain.
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.