Great news for the Costa Rican foreign trade. Goods exports registered significant growth during 2025, reaching a value of over 26.5 billion dollars, an increase of 21.6% compared to the previous year.
This dynamism was primarily driven by the Free Trade Zone regime, which led exports with over $19 billion, consolidating its role as a key engine of the national economy.
Among the most exported products are medical devices, integrated circuits, and fresh pineapples, which together account for more than half of the country's export value.
However, not everything is growth. Despite strong export performance, Costa Rica closed 2025 with a trade deficit of $863 million, as imports, primarily fuel, medicines, and technology, exceeded the value of exports.
The United States remains the main trading partner, accounting for nearly half of exports and a significant portion of imports.
Thus, the country shows a solid and expanding export sector, but with the pending challenge of balancing its trade balance in the coming years.
This is a news service prepared by ICS. For more information about the story, write to info@ics.cr or call 2519-9992 ICS, tax specialists.