Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica is expected to consume 78,000 metric tons of tomatoes by 2026, up 1.6% annually from 71,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2017, demand for tomatoes in Costa Rica has increased by 1% per year. In 2021, the country was ranked number 88 in global tomato consumption, just behind the United Arab Emirates at 71,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt followed, ranked 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Costa Rican production of tomatoes is expected to reach 64,130 metric tons by 2026, up 0.9% annually from 60,880 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, tomato supply in Costa Rica has grown 1.2% per year. In 2021, the country was ranked 86th globally in tomato production, just behind the United Arab Emirates at 60,880 metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt followed, ranked 2, 3 and 4 respectively.
