Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica is predicted to consume 11,480 metric tons of pesticides by 2026. This is the same amount it consumed in 2021 and is an average annual increase of 0%. Since 1995, pesticide consumption in Costa Rica has decreased by 0.3% each year. In 2021, Costa Rica ranked 34th in the world, behind Egypt, which consumed 11,480 metric tons. The top three global consumers in 2021 were the United States, Brazil, and Argentina. In 2021, Costa Rica imported close to 0.64 metric tons of pesticides, a decrease of 1.2% compared to 2020. Since 1999, imports of pesticides in Costa Rica have decreased by 46.8% annually. In 2021, Costa Rica ranked 43rd in the world, behind Azerbaijan, which imported 0.64 metric tons. The top three importers in 2021 were Thailand, Germany, and Taiwan.