Costa Rica: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Costa Rica

In 2022, the Costa Rican fruit and berry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fruit And Berry Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, fruit and berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Costa Rica dropped to X tons per ha, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Costa Rica; standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Costa Rica, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

Fruit and berry imports into Costa Rica shrank to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Costa Rica, with a combined X% share of total imports. Panama, the United States, Italy, France, Mexico, Spain, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Costa Rica were Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Nicaragua ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The United States, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Guatemala, France, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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