Key Market Indicators
The country came in 41st place in 2021, Portugal overtaking with $3,180 Million. The United States, Nigeria and Pakistan respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Agriculture plays an important role in Costa Rica's economy; the sector is expected to reach $3.45 billion by 2026, up 1.6% from 2021's figure of $3.13 billion. This growth is lower than the 2.1% average yearly increase since 1996. In 2021, Portugal surpassed Costa Rica, with an agricultural GDP of $3.13 billion; the United States, Nigeria, and Pakistan were ranked second, third, and fourth respectively. However, production within the sector is predicted to decline; it is set to drop 2.5% year-on-year, from $3.18 billion in 2021 to $2.75 billion by 2026. This is a significant decrease since 1996, when the 11.1% yearly decrease began. Again, Portugal was ranked higher than Costa Rica in 2021, with an agricultural production of $3.18 billion; the United States, Nigeria, and Pakistan were ranked second, third, and fourth respectively.
