Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica's pigment export is projected to decline to approximately 428,000 kilograms by 2028, down from around 495,000 kilograms in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 2.3%. Since 1999, the country's pigment supply has decreased by an average of 1.3% per year. In 2023, Costa Rica ranked 33rd in pigment exports, with Uruguay surpassing it at around 495,000 kilograms. Germany, Saudi Arabia, and China held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively, in the global rankings. On the import front, Costa Rica's pigment imports are expected to rise to nearly 430,000 kilograms by 2028, up from approximately 393,000 kilograms in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. Since 1999, the country's pigment demand has increased by an average of 0.6% per year.
