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Costa Rica: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Costa Rica

After three years of growth, the Costa Rican lentil market decreased by -14% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. Lentil consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were exported from Costa Rica; picking up by 18% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 557%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 350%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Guatemala exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, El Salvador (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (X kg), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Guatemala totaled +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (+69.8% per year) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (+17.2% per year).

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Costa Rica, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by El Salvador ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Guatemala stood at +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (+49.9% per year) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 El Salvador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ($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 the United States (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, purchases abroad of lentils decreased by -3.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +42.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, lentil imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Costa Rica, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +3.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Costa Rica, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled +3.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -14.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.4%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lentil 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 201 - Lentils, dry

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

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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
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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