Costa Rica: Mango And Mangosteen Market 2025

Mango And Mangosteen Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican mango and mangosteen market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, mango and mangosteen production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas in Costa Rica fell to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -5.6% against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The mango and mangosteen yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

The mango and mangosteen harvested area in Costa Rica rose to X ha in 2022, picking up by 2.6% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mango and mangosteen production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

Mango and mangosteen exports from Costa Rica fell notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -18.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for mango and mangosteen exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, mango and mangosteen exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Honduras (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-3.6% per year) and Honduras (+47.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for mangoes, mangosteens and guavas exports from Costa Rica, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-2.2% per year) and Panama (+8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mango and mangosteen export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 Belgium (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mango And Mangosteen Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, mango and mangosteen imports into Costa Rica declined sharply to X tons, reducing by -56.3% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 640%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 783%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of mango and mangosteen imports to Costa Rica, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +51.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest mango and mangosteen suppliers to Costa Rica were Peru ($X), Thailand ($X) and Nicaragua ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +55.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mango and mangosteen import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 327% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Nicaragua ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform