Sector

Food Industry

Exporting flavor to the world

Costa Rica’s food industry is constantly evolving thanks to the mix of unique tropical flavors and innovative producers that generate well-being. Diversity and excellence are just some of the characteristics that make Costa Rica’s exportable offer unique.

  • 176

    Sector’s Exporting Companies

    Source: PROCOMER. Data from January to December, 2023.

  • 248

    Exported products

    Source: PROCOMER. Data from January to December, 2023.

  • 79

    Export destinations

    Source: PROCOMER. Data from January to December, 2023.

  • $1.685

    Millions amount exported

    Source: PROCOMER. Data from January to December, 2023.

  • 2,2%

    Participation in GDP

    Source: Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), 2023.

High quality food

With high quality standards and advanced technology, our food products stand out for their excellence in international markets. The following are some of the products of our exportable offer.

Juices and concentrates

We export pineapple, banana, orange, and mango juices and concentrates recognized for their sweet and natural flavor.

Jellies and preserves

We develop jellies and tropical fruit preserves, including pineapple, papaya, and essential oil extracts, maximizing their nutritional value.

Sauces and vegetable preserves

Costa Rica stands out as an exporter of sauces in Latin America, especially for its tomato sauces and other exotic and innovative options.

Meat

We offer beef cuts, low in fat and cholesterol, processed with the highest international quality standards.

Tilapia

The aquaculture of our country stands out in the production and export of farmed tilapia, as well other products such as trout and shrimp.

Tuna and seafood

We export gourmet and premium canned tuna, sardines, and seafood, all processed under strict food safety standards.

Dairy products

Our offer includes fluid, fortified, and powdered milk, yogurt, ice cream, and high quality, long-lasting cheeses.

Bakery and pastries

We export cookies, pastries, frozen bread, and specialty products without gluten, sugar, or cholesterol.

Coffee

Our coffee, grown in optimal conditions, is hand-picked to guarantee quality and support coffee-growing communities.

Sugar

We produce high quality sugar, including liquid sugar, using advanced technologies such as microfiltration and discoloration to ensure a high degree of purity.

Heart of palm

We sell heart of palm preserves in bottles and cans, whole or in pieces, as well as frozen and in lactose-free creams and soups.

Snacks

We produce several delicious snacks offered in Costa Rica, most of which are healthy and derived from the fruits and vegetables that thrive in the country.

Canned fruits and vegetables

We offer low-sugar, low-calorie and preservative-free options, which have been successful in international markets.

Alcoholic beverages

Costa Rican spirits manufacturers are world-renowned for their ability to blend classic recipes with tropical fruits and exotic flavors, resulting in unique nuances that cannot be found anywhere else on the planet.

Chocolate

We have one of the best cocoa in the world due to its unique organoleptic and aromatic properties, which leads to the worldwide recognition of the value of Costa Rican cocoa-based by-products.

Food products with high standards
international

Learn more about the certifications that our companies have to ensure the highest
standards ensure the highest standards of quality and excellence of the Costa Rican food industry in global markets.

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