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Lard and poultry fats market in Costa Rica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of lard and poultry fats in Costa Rica grew from 11 404 t in 2018 to 12 960 t in 2023. The increase was initially driven by rising pork consumption, as the country ranked fifth in per capita consumption in Latin America, and a consumer shift toward chicken and pork proteins. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily disrupted supply chains, causing a slight dip. Recovery and further growth from 2021 onward were supported by sustained demand, quality improvements in pork products, and the emergence of pasture-raised and hormone-free meat segments.

Market volume followed a similar trajectory, reaching 12 298 t in 2023. It benefited from the same consumption drivers, though it stabilized in 2022 as higher exports offset domestic production gains. The industry's structure, with thousands of small-scale farms alongside larger producers, provided a stable base. Consumer focus on responsibly produced meats continued to influence product offerings throughout the period.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 lard and poultry fats in Costa Rica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Costa Rica produced 11 354 tonnes of lard and poultry fats, representing a moderate decline of 3.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 5.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 16.3% reduction, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.3%)	3.0%	(3.4%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard and poultry fats from Costa Rica

Market data indicates that Costa Rica did not export any lard and poultry fats between 2017 and 2020.

Imports lard and poultry fats to Costa Rica

Imports in kind, kg

Costa Rica's imports of lard and poultry fats declined for the third year in a row. In 2019, imports were at a higher level, but by 2020 they had dropped to 4 947 kg, marking a sharp decrease of 50.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 94.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -62.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	(88.8%)	(50.4%)	(62.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary source for Costa Rica's imports of lard and poultry fats in volume terms, accounting for 92.4% of the total.

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, K $ US

The value of lard and poultry fats imports into Costa Rica decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2019, imports were higher, but in 2020 they reached 14.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial decline of 35.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value dropped by 89.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -53.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.9%)	(78.9%)	(35.2%)	(53.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the leading supplier of lard and poultry fats to Costa Rica in monetary terms, representing 72.9% of total import value.

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