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Non coniferous roundwood market in Costa Rica

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The non-coniferous roundwood market in Costa Rica began the period facing structural challenges, including identified legal and illegal market chains that concentrated wealth among few actors and created barriers to using local wood in construction and furniture. These factors constrained market efficiency and contributed to the decline in production and market volume from 4 451 thousand cubic meters in 2018.

Market volumes continued to decrease through the early 2020s, with production falling to 4 203 thousand cubic meters by 2022. During this phase, the National Forestry Office (ONF) published reference price reports for timber, enhancing market transparency and providing data for decision-making, although the overall downward trend persisted.

By 2023, the market showed signs of stabilization, with volume edging up slightly to 4 113 thousand cubic meters. Recent developments include the diversification into manufactured panels using dried wood for furniture and the import of pine timber from renewable plantations in Chile and the United States, indicating adaptation and integration into international supply chains.

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, K m³
  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, K m³
  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, K m³
  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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Costa Rica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  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 non coniferous roundwood in Costa Rica

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Costa Rica's non-coniferous roundwood production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4,305 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, representing a 1.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.6%, with an average annual decline rate of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(2.5%)	(1.7%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Costa Rica

Exports in kind, K m³

Costa Rica's cross-border shipments of non-coniferous roundwood declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 42.2 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, marking a 24.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 74.8%, with an average annual decline rate of 36.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	(64.1%)	(24.9%)	(36.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India remained the primary destination for Costa Rica's non-coniferous roundwood exports, accounting for 83.1% of total export volume. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Costa Rica exported non-coniferous roundwood worth 14,985 thousand US dollars, indicating a 39.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 50.3%, with an average annual decline rate of 20.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.7%)	8.3%	(39.0%)	(20.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India remained the dominant export market in value terms, capturing 76.9% of total export flows. The remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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 non coniferous roundwood to Costa Rica

Imports in kind, K m³

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a sevenfold variation between these years. In 2020, Costa Rica imported 1.1 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, up 15.6% year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.9 thousand cubic meters, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 84.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(84.0%)	15.6%	(45.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of non-coniferous roundwood to Costa Rica were almost entirely concentrated in Nicaragua, which accounted for 91.7% of the total volume.

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

After a two-year decrease, Costa Rica's non-coniferous roundwood imports increased. In 2020, the country imported non-coniferous roundwood worth 382 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 35.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.9%, equating to an average annual decline rate of 14.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 282 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 36.5%.

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	(26.6%)	(36.5%)	35.4%	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nicaragua accounted for 74.9% of Costa Rica's total imports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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