Costa Rica: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican orange market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Orange consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, orange production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 276%. Orange production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of oranges in Costa Rica amounted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average orange yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, the orange harvested area in Costa Rica amounted to X ha, approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Orange Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of oranges decreased by -8.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 338% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons) was the main destination for orange 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 Nicaragua stood at +29.5%.

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) also remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nicaragua amounted to +35.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange export price increased by +138.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 130%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +28.5% per year.

Orange Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, purchases abroad of oranges was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, imports showed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nicaragua (X tons) was the main supplier of orange to Costa Rica, with a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nicaragua amounted to +1.7%.

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Costa Rica.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 64%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nicaragua amounted to -0.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform