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Costa Rica - Fresh or Chilled Cuts of Chicken - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Costa Rica: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican fresh chicken cut market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 43%. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken decreased by -3.4% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 971%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 433% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X kg) was the main destination for fresh chicken cut exports from Costa Rica, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut exports to Nicaragua exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Honduras (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nicaragua stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (-27.7% per year) and Colombia (-32.1% per year).

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Costa Rica, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Nicaragua stood at -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (-20.3% per year) and Colombia (-49.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Honduras ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Honduras (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main fresh chicken cut supplier to Costa Rica, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -14.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -9.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 63%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +6.1% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh chicken cut 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:

Prodcom 10121050 - Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken

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
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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
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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, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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