Costa Rica Trade Data
Costa Rica Import Export Data, Costa Rica Customs and Shipment Data
Costa Rica is Central America's most diversified exporter, with leading exports in medical devices and precision instruments (HS 90), integrated circuits and electronics (HS 85), bananas (HS 08), pineapples (HS 08), and coffee (HS 09). The United States is the dominant trading partner, accounting for over 40% of exports under the DR-CAFTA agreement, followed by the EU, China, and Mexico. Imports are led by petroleum (HS 27), machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), electronics (HS 85), and plastics (HS 39). Costa Rica's free trade zones, particularly in the Greater Metropolitan Area, drive high-tech manufacturing exports. Costa Rica applies HS 2022 with 10-digit codes under the Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano (SAC), administered by the General Directorate of Customs, Costa Rica, within the DR-CAFTA, SIECA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Costa Rica's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
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Costa Rica Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Costa Rica trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Costa Rica's Top Import Product Sector based on Costa Rica trade data?
Costa Rica import data 2021 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (17.9%), based on verified Costa Rica trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2021, Costa Rica as a global importer, ranks at 77 / 149, with a total import value of US$ 18.29B.
Top 3 Costa Rica Import Product Sector 2021:
Machines
Imported at US$ 3.27B , accounting for 17.9% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 2.48B , accounting for 13.6% of total imports
Metals
Imported at US$ 1.96B , accounting for 10.7% of total imports
What are Costa Rica's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2021 vs 2020
Import trade grew by +32.1% , from US$ 13.84B to US$ 18.29B
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -6.9% , from US$ 14.87B to US$ 13.84B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -6.8% , from US$ 15.95B to US$ 14.87B
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What are Costa Rica top 3 import products by HS codes in 2021?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 27 (US$ 1.71B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 85 (US$ 1.71B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 84 (US$ 1.57B)
Who are Costa Rica top 3 import trade partners in 2021?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2021: United States (US$ 6.96B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2021: China (US$ 2.94B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2021: Mexico (US$ 1.18B)
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Costa Rica Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Costa Rica customs data to track nearshoring activity, manufacturing shipments, and cross-border supply chains?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, supplier market, and transaction date.
- Track how components, industrial inputs, and finished goods move through Costa Rica's production and trade network.
- Monitor recurring shipment activity tied to contract manufacturing, supplier transfers, and export fulfilment.
- Use customs data to identify sourcing flows, manufacturing demand, and active cross-border trade lanes.
**** ELECTRONICS PRIVATE LIMITED
B/L NO: WEXQ***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
HS Code: 85299090
Value of Goods: 180 USD Weight: 3 NOS
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B/L NO: KHO9***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
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Costa Rica Supply Chain Trade Insights & Analytics
How to use Costa Rica customs data to analyse sourcing shifts, production-linked trade, and regional competitiveness?
- Visualise import-export trends across machinery, components, consumer goods, and strategic product groups.
- Compare supplier markets, buyers, and destinations to understand integration and trade exposure.
- Detect changes in sourcing structure, export reach, and product-level shipment momentum.
- Turn customs records into practical intelligence for procurement strategy, nearshoring analysis, and market selection.
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Costa Rica Supplier, Buyer & Manufacturing Partner Intelligence
How to use Costa Rica customs data to find active suppliers, importers, exporters, and manufacturing partners?
- Identify companies trading actively in industrial, technical, and production-linked product categories.
- Discover which importers and exporters appear repeatedly in shipment records connected to supply chain activity.
- Build supplier and prospect lists from verified shipment behaviour rather than static databases.
- Support sourcing, sales outreach, and manufacturing partner discovery with customs-based company intelligence.
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Shipments
Weekly Increase 10%
Value of Goods
Weekly Increase + US$ 100,000.00
Advantages of Costa Rica Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
What trade insights are included in Costa Rica import and export trade data?
Costa Rica trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Costa Rica trade data?
Use Costa Rica import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Costa Rica trade trends and market demand using Costa Rica trade data?
Costa Rica trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Rica Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Costa Rica in 2021?
On the export side, the leading export product is Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories (HS 90) with a total export value of US$ 5.18B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 14.31B. Key export categories also include Instruments.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Costa Rica. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name