Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican candy exports are expected to reach 21 million kilograms by 2026, up from 17.2 million kilograms in 2021, representing an annual growth rate of 3.3%. Since 1999, the country's supply of candy has increased by 9 percent each year. In 2021, Costa Rica came in 35th place, while Ireland was ahead with 17.2 million kilograms. China, Mexico and Belgium were the top three countries in this ranking. Costa Rican candy imports are expected to hit 15.6 million kilograms by 2026, up from 13.9 million kilograms in 2021, with an annual growth rate of 2 percent. Since 1999, the country's demand for candy has risen by 3.2 percent per year. In 2021, Costa Rica ranked 48th, with India in the lead with 13.9 million kilograms. The UK, Germany and the Netherlands came in at numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively.
