In 2024, Costa Rica solidified its position as a key trading partner for the United States, achieving a 9% growth in goods exports,according to data from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade and Investment Promoter (PROCOMER). This positive performance was reflected in a total of $19.894 million in exports,with standout sectors including medical devices, agricultural products, and processed foods.
Entre los productos agrícolas más exportados a Estados Unidos en 2024, se encuentran:
– Pineapple:With $711 million in exports, the pineapple led agricultural sales, accounting for 7% of total exports
– Banana: Reached $402 million, consolidating its position as one of the most in-demand products in the U.S. market.
– Café Oro: With $129 million, coffee remained a flagship product of Costa Rica’s export offering.
Together, these three products totaled $1.242 million, representing 13% of total exports to the United States in 2024.
A pesar de la posible imposición de un arancel general a las exportaciones costarricenses por parte de la nueva administración de Donald Trump, Estados Unidos se mantiene como el principal socio comercial de Costa Rica. En 2024, las exportaciones hacia América del Norte crecieron un 11%, destacando el dinamismo del mercado estadounidense.