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Cereal germ market in Costa Rica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cereal germ market in Costa Rica grew from 5.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 6.8 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was supported by the Grain and Seed Research Center (Cigras), which ensured quality standards for grains and seeds under the National Seed Policy, fostering a stable production environment. Additionally, in 2020, a shift in consumer preferences—where lower fruit and vegetable prices led to increased substitution toward cereals—boosted demand for cereal-based products, including cereal germ.

Market volume then contracted to 6.0 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 5.9 thousand tons in 2022. The decline in 2022 was directly linked to a decrease in domestic production of basic grains across the country, which reduced the availability of raw materials for cereal germ processing.

By 2023, the market recovered to 6.3 thousand tons. This rebound aligned with broader industry trends where the cereal category showed resilience, and consumer interest increasingly turned toward functional and healthy food options, as observed in later market analyses.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Costa Rica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Costa Rica in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cereal germ in Costa Rica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cereal germ production in Costa Rica increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 797 tonnes of cereal germ, marking a moderate 4.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 692 tonnes. That same year saw the largest decline of 1.0%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 14.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	14.2%	4.6%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from Costa Rica

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated the partner structure of exports in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile was clearly the leading buyer of cereal germ from Costa Rica, capturing 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cereal germ to Costa Rica

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 13 675 kg, which was a 46.4% decrease from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2018 with 25 492 kg, representing a 47.4% increase that year. Overall, imports in 2019 were 1.9 times lower than in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.4%	(46.4%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala remained the primary market for imports in kind, holding an 84.1% share of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Imports hit their minimum in 2019 at approximately 10 040 US dollars, a 63.0% drop from 2018. The maximum was recorded in 2018 with 27 101 US dollars, reflecting a 61.6% increase that year. In total, imports in 2019 were 2.7 times lower than in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.6%	(63.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Guatemala was the main supplier of cereal germ to Costa Rica, accounting for 81.6% of total imports in value terms. Other partners held relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io