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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice 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 market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Costa Rica expanded from 209 thousand tons in 2018 to 240 thousand tons in 2020, then contracted over the next two years to 222 thousand tons in 2022. A sharp recovery followed in 2023, with the market volume reaching 247 thousand tons.

In 2024, Costa Rica remained a key destination for Brazilian rough rice exports, representing 20% of Brazil's total exports in the first half of the year. Supply conditions were influenced by severe rains and floods in Brazil's main rice-producing state, Rio Grande do Sul, which disrupted production and could affect export volumes to Costa Rica.

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 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, K 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, K 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Costa Rica

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Costa Rica's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 198.0 K t, marking a solid 10.4% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	6.6%	10.4%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Costa Rica

Exports in kind, t

The export market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Costa Rica showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, while the highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 981 t, creating a 5.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports stood at 1 528 t, reflecting a substantial decline of 22.9% from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 233.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	73.5%	233.8%	(22.9%)	64.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nicaragua was the dominant destination for Costa Rica's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in kind, accounting for 98.9% 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, K $ US

Costa Rica's export value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 339 K $ US, representing a sharp increase of 248.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value surged by 1 997.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 175.8%.

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	186.4%	110.2%	248.4%	175.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Nicaragua was by far the main destination for Costa Rica's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms, making up 93.3% of total flows.

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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Costa Rica

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Costa Rica's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in kind declined. In 2020, imports stood at 43 373 t, which is 15.8% lower than in 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 51 537 t, with the largest annual increase that year at 24.4%. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 22.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	24.4%	(15.8%)	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Uruguay (39.4% of imports in kind), Argentina (27.1%), and Paraguay (17.5%) were the top suppliers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Costa Rica. Together, they accounted for 84.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Following two years of improvement, Costa Rica's import value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from abroad decreased. In 2020, imports were approximately 24 537 K $ US, down 14.0% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 542 K $ US, with the largest annual increase that year at 16.8%. From 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 12.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.9%.

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	11.7%	16.8%	(14.0%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Uruguay (39.4% of imports in value terms), Argentina (26.9%), and Paraguay (15.6%) were the principal sources for Costa Rica's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in value terms. Collectively, they represented 81.9% of total flows.

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