Costa Rica's exports of goods increased by 7.5% in the third quarter of 2024, with growth in the definitive regime (3.0%) and in the special regime (9.9%), highlighting products such as beef, dairy, coffee, and pineapple. Services exports also grew by 3.9%, driven by demand for computer and business services. Imports increased by 4.1%, reflecting domestic consumption, especially in vehicles, food, and transportation equipment. In addition, imported services grew by 7.8%, driven mainly by outbound tourism.
Export Growth 2024
Export of Goods
- Total: +7.5%
- Final rate: +3.0%
- Special Regime: +9.9%
Featured Products
- Beef
- Dairy
- Coffee
- Pineapple
Services Sector
- Exports: +3.9%
- Imports: +7.8%
- IT Services
- Business Services
Import Behavior
- Assets: +4.1%
- Vehicles
- Food
- Transport equipment