Costa Rica: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican carrot and turnip market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, carrot and turnip production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip yield in Costa Rica fell to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in Costa Rica; with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 0.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Costa Rica, together accounting for 83% of total exports. Panama, France, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from Costa Rica were Trinidad and Tobago ($X), the United States ($X) and Guyana ($X), together comprising 86% of total exports. Panama, France, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, Panama, with a CAGR of +25.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

Carrot and turnip imports into Costa Rica rose sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 389% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 267% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest carrot and turnip supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to +16.9%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to +10.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to -4.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform