Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican paperboard exports are predicted to decline by 2.4% annually between 2021 and 2026, down from 17,970 metric tons in 2021 to 17,910 metric tons in 2026. This would be an 18.2% decline since 1970. In 2021, Costa Rica placed 70th in the world ranking, with Ecuador surpassing it at 17,970 metric tons. The United States, Sweden, and Finland placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively. Costa Rican paperboard imports are expected to grow 0.6% yearly between 2021 and 2026, rising from 445,810 metric tons in 2021 to 468,930 metric tons in 2026. This is a 0.4% increase since 1966. In 2021, Costa Rica was 51st in the world ranking, with Serbia ahead at 445,810 metric tons. Germany, the United States, and Italy placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.
