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We offer services designed with the objective of boosting Costa Rican exporting companies.

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Find all the products and services your company needs for growth.

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Count on Costa Rica as a strategic destination for nearshoring operations.

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Enjoy the benefits of a “pura vida” lifestyle with Costa Rican pineapple

Costa Rica has established itself over the years as a tropical paradise, where its diverse resources, sustainable economic practices, and the pura vida lifestyle result in high-quality agricultural products. Through this offering of fresh produce, consumers around the world can enjoy the benefits of a land that is home to one of the five Blue Zones in the world.

#1 PINEAPPLE EXPORTER IN THE WORLD (2025, PROCOMER)

Bring health and wellness to your table

  • Rich in vitamin C

  • Good for digestion

  • Source of fiber

  • Hydration and weight management

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Improves skin health

In addition to its refreshing and tropical flavor, pineapple is an exceptionally healthy fruit. It contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that helps digest proteins and improves nutrient absorption. This same enzyme has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making it helpful in treating conditions such as arthritis or sports injuries.

Its versatility also makes it a practical and delicious option: it can be enjoyed fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, adapting to all tastes and lifestyles.

Let’s cook with Costa Rican pineapple!

Tropical shrimp

Barbecue ribs with pineapple

Sweet and sour chicken

Pineapple tart

 

Chicken and pineapple skewers

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Chicken and pineapple salad

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Piña colada flan

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Pineapple curry rice

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Costa Rica, sustainable production with quality and freshness

The quality of our products can be found in every corner of Costa Rica. Our roots and tubers are supported by certifications such as:

  • GlobalG.A.P.
  • Rainforest Alliance

In 2025, Costa Rica positions itself as the #1 supplier of pineapple to the European Union and the world.

Costa Rica’s fresh produce is harvested under the highest international standards and with a strong commitment to environmental well-being.It is also supported by PROCOMER, the world’s #1 trade promotion agency.

Country USD Millions 2024*
USA 711 54%
Belgium 138 10%
Spain 103 8%
Italy 89 7%
United Kingdom 62 5%
Others 217 16%
Total 1.320 100%

Source: PROCOMER Statistical Portal

Preliminary foreign trade statistics through May 2025.

Source: PROCOMER Statistical Portal

Country 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025* CAGR 2020-2024
United States 453 507 536 616 711 225 12%
Belgium 61 81 77 92 138 48 23%
Spain 66 78 72 93 103 31 12%
Italy 66 77 72 83 89 33 8%
UK – Non-EU 58 56 47 53 62 21 2%
Netherlands 100 96 76 77 46 11 -18%
France 14 21 26 33 37 9 27%
Portugal 21 24 30 27 28 8 7%
Russia 23 27 22 22 26 5 4%
Turkey 11 15 13 16 25 9 23%
Others 29 35 33 46 55 17 17%
Total 902 1.016 1.006 1.156 1.320 417 10%

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