Costa Rica: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Costa Rica

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Costa Rica stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruits not elsewhere classified harvested area in Costa Rica amounted to less than X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Costa Rica soared to X tons, increasing by 1,169% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,564%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,338%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Costa Rica, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at +12.4%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria totaled +32.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified export price decreased by +0.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Austria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +30.5% per year.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when their volume decreased by -0.1% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,783% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,476% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X kg) was the main supplier of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Costa Rica, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Israel ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Costa Rica.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified import price decreased by -21.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Israel amounted to +0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform