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Sesame oil and fractions market in Costa Rica

$Sesame oil and fractions market in Costa Rica$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for sesame oil and fractions in Costa Rica showed significant fluctuations. It peaked at 372.8 metric tons in 2019 before dropping sharply to 292.2 metric tons in 2020, a decline coinciding with the global COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted supply chains and dampened demand. The market recovered over the next two years, reaching 353.8 metric tons in 2022, but fell again to 267.8 metric tons in 2023.

In 2024, imports of sesame oil rose to 162.8 metric tons, supported by global factors such as reduced tariffs in some Asian countries and higher international sesame oil prices. Domestically, regulatory developments shaped the industry: in November 2024, the Ministry of Health issued a new regulation for the prevention, preparedness and response to chemical accidents, enhancing safety management for oils and related products. Costa Rica also successfully closed its post-accession OECD assessment for chemicals, strengthening the regulatory framework for oil production and trade.

The market is further influenced by growing consumer preference for natural and healthy products, which sustains demand for sesame oil. Updated national norms permit the production of oils from authorized oilseeds, including sesame, facilitating local manufacturing and aligning with regional technical standards for vegetable oils.

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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 sesame oil and fractions in Costa Rica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Costa Rica produced 236.6 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions, marking the highest output during the 2017-2020 period. However, production fell to 190.8 tonnes in 2020, representing a 19.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire four-year span, production declined by 10.2%, with an average annual decrease of 3.5%. The most significant year-on-year growth occurred in 2019, when production rose by 13.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	13.2%	(19.4%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Costa Rica

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Costa Rica's exports of sesame oil and fractions in physical terms dropped to zero tonnes, a sharp 38.7% decline compared to 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.7%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Panama was consistently the primary and nearly exclusive destination for Costa Rica's exports of sesame oil and fractions in physical terms, accounting for 100.0% of the total.

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 2018, Costa Rica's export value of sesame oil and fractions reached 0.6 thousand US dollars, a substantial 79.1% increase from the previous year.

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	79.1%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Panama dominated Costa Rica's export structure in value terms, representing 100.0% of total export 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 sesame oil and fractions to Costa Rica

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Costa Rica's imports of sesame oil and fractions in physical terms peaked at 136.2 tonnes, but fell to 101.4 tonnes in 2020, a 25.5% year-over-year decrease. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 95.3 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 15.2%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 5.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 42.9% rise, while the largest drop was in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	42.9%	(25.5%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (47.3% of imports in physical terms), Asia not elsewhere specified (32.4%), and China (12.1%) were the largest suppliers of sesame oil and fractions to Costa Rica, together accounting for 91.8% of total imports.

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 market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 207.0 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 356.6 thousand US dollars, with the peak being 1.7 times higher than the trough. In 2020, import value fell to 255.8 thousand US dollars, a 28.3% decrease from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 33.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 72.3%.

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	(33.1%)	72.3%	(28.3%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia not elsewhere specified and the United States were the key sources for Costa Rica's imports of sesame oil and fractions in value terms, jointly representing 87.6% of total import flows, with other destinations contributing smaller 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