Costa Rica: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican tomato market totaled $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, tomato production rose notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Costa Rica was estimated at X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area in Costa Rica dropped modestly to X ha in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2023, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports declined notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Costa Rica, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to El Salvador (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2023, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports declined to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Costa Rica, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Honduras (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Costa Rica, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform