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Costa Rica: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in Costa Rica

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Costa Rican canary seed market, when its value decreased by -22% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of canary seed was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 316% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canary seed exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 350%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X kg) was the main destination for canary seed exports from Costa Rica, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, canary seed exports to Panama exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nicaragua (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama stood at -4.5%.

In value terms, Panama ($X) remains the key foreign market for canary seed exports from Costa Rica, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nicaragua ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Panama amounted to +1.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average canary seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (+18.3%).

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of canary seed, when their volume decreased by -22.7% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 81%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, canary seed imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main canary seed supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to +1.7%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canary seed to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -1.8% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the canary seed market in Costa Rica. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 101 - Canary seed

Country coverage:

Costa Rica

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Costa Rica
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024