Costa Rica: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican berry market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, berry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Berry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Costa Rica reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the berry harvested area in Costa Rica amounted to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were exported from Costa Rica; increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Costa Rica, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Nicaragua exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nicaragua amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nicaragua amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua amounted to $X per ton.

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.

Berry Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of berries into Costa Rica contracted slightly to X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Costa Rica, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform