Costa Rica Import Export Profile Summary
Costa Rica Total Trade Volume
US$32.6B in 2021
Costa Rica Growth Trend YoY
Costa Rica Trade Balance
Costa Rica Global Trade Role
Manufacturing & export hub
Costa Rica Import Export Insights by HS Code
Key Costa Rica Import 2-Digit HS Code: 27
In 2021, Costa Rica imported products under HS code 27 for approximately US$1.7B based on Costa Rica import data.
Explore Costa Rica import data by HS codeKey Costa Rica Export 2-Digit HS Code: 90
In 2021, Costa Rica exported products under HS code 90 for approximately US$5.2B based on Costa Rica export data.
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Costa Rica Import Export Partners by Country
Who are Costa Rica top 3 import trade partners?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2021: United States (US$7B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2021: China (US$2.9B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2021: Mexico (US$1.2B)
Who are Costa Rica top 3 export trade partners?
Top 1 Export Trade Partner 2021: United States (US$6.3B)
Top 2 Export Trade Partner 2021: Netherlands (US$1B)
Top 3 Export Trade Partner 2021: Belgium (US$748.5M)

Costa Rica Import Export Insights by Product Sector
Key Costa Rica Import Product Sector: Machines
In 2021, Costa Rica imported products in the Machines sector for approximately US$3.3B based on Costa Rica import data.
Explore Costa Rica import data by productKey Costa Rica Export Product Sector: Instruments
In 2021, Costa Rica exported products in the Instruments sector for approximately US$5.2B based on Costa Rica export data.
Explore Costa Rica export data by productCosta Rica Import Data Insights by Top 2-digit HS Code
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Costa Rica Top Imports by 2-digit HS Code (2026 June)
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Costa Rica Import Export Trade Data Coverage
What does Costa Rica import data include?
- Importer companies and contact details
- HS code classifications with detailed product descriptions
- Declared CIF values and shipment quantities
- Port of discharge and transport mode details
What does Costa Rica export data include?
- Exporter companies and contact details
- Product descriptions with HS tariff codes
- FOB values, weight, and quantity per shipment
- Port of loading and transport mode details
What tariff system and trade agreements apply to Costa Rica?
- 8-digit Central American Tariff System (SAC) classifies imports
- Member of the Central American Common Market (CACM) and SICA
- DR-CAFTA in force with the United States; EU-Central America Association Agreement
- Bilateral FTAs with Mexico, Chile, Canada, and others