Costa Rica
U.S. Trade with Costa Rica in 2025
Export Market Rank
#25 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.19 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.05 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.4% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025
Top 10 Exports to Costa Rica in 2025
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $208.55 Million | 933,783 | $153.31 Million | 82% |
| Soybeans | $112.1 Million | 258,899 | $121.08 Million | -8% |
| Dairy Products | $88.19 Million | 17,140 | $38.04 Million | 336% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $83.66 Million | 23,110 | $36.82 Million | 484% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $63.76 Million | 22,590 | $40.58 Million | 123% |
| Soybean Meal | $56.08 Million | 162,291 | $44.4 Million | 185% |
| Pulses | $38.31 Million | 35,086 | $15.62 Million | 1,149% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $37.55 Million | 3,535 | $24.14 Million | 149% |
| Baked Goods | $35.82 Million | 10,746 | $28.04 Million | 46% |
| Food Preparations | $34.93 Million | 7,676 | $27.93 Million | 63% |
Data and Analysis
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This report outlines the regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural products entering Costa Rica. The report includes updates on Costa Rica's implementation of the Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) on,...
This report provides information and guidance on the export certification requirements for U.S. products entering Costa Rica. This report supplements the 2026 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report prepared by the San...
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.