The National Institute of Statistics and Census of Costa Rica released today preliminary foreign trade results for the second quarter of 2025.
During this period, exports of goods reached a value of US$6,596 million, while imports totaled US$6,912 million, leaving a trade balance deficit of approximately US$317 million.
Santamaría Customs led in both exports and imports, handling more than 45 percent of the total value of goods. Maritime transport moved nearly 59 percent of imports, while air transport was key for 45 percent of exports.
Among the main exported products are medical and surgical instruments and apparatus, parts of machinery and electrical appliances, and fresh fruit. Imports include gasoline, diesel and hybrid integrated circuits.
The United States remained the country's main trading partner, with a surplus of more than US$667 million in bilateral trade.