Agricultural raw materials exports in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Costa Rica, 1965–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 1.1% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
The figure is down 10.6% on the previous year and down 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Costa Rica peaked at 6.7% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 1975.
That places Costa Rica 80th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.0% | — |
| 1966 | 2.6% | +31.4% |
| 1967 | 1.9% | -27.5% |
| 1968 | 2.0% | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 1.6% | -19.7% |
| 1970 | 0.8% | -47.9% |
| 1971 | 0.6% | -24.9% |
| 1972 | 0.5% | -11.5% |
| 1973 | 0.8% | +44.0% |
| 1974 | 0.7% | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 0.5% | -28.0% |
| 1976 | 0.9% | +72.1% |
| 1977 | 1.1% | +29.6% |
| 1978 | 2.0% | +73.4% |
| 1979 | 1.1% | -44.3% |
| 1980 | 1.3% | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 1.0% | -26.5% |
| 1982 | 1.3% | +31.4% |
| 1983 | 1.5% | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 2.0% | +35.7% |
| 1985 | 2.5% | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 2.7% | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 3.5% | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 5.2% | +48.9% |
| 1995 | 5.0% | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 6.7% | +35.7% |
| 1997 | 4.8% | -28.7% |
| 1998 | 4.5% | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 2.5% | -45.2% |
| 2000 | 3.0% | +22.2% |
| 2001 | 3.4% | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 3.1% | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 3.1% | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 2.2% | -27.8% |
| 2008 | 2.5% | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 2.7% | +37.0% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 2.4% | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 2.2% | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 1.5% | -12.4% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -16.4% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | -10.6% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 1.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 1.7× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 1.1% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 1.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.5% | 8 |
| 1990s | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.7% | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2027 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Rural population 20.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Costa Rica?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Costa Rica was 1.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 1996.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 1975.
- How does Costa Rica rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Costa Rica ranks 80th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.