Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica's exports of urea are expected to decrease from 3.1 million kilograms in 2021 to 2.4 million kilograms by 2026, at an average rate of 4.3% per year. Since 1999, the country's annual export rate has fallen by 10.6%. In 2021, Costa Rica was ranked 61st, behind Togo, which produced 3.1 million kilograms. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran took the top three spots in this ranking. Meanwhile, Costa Rica's imports of urea are estimated to grow from 108.3 million kilograms in 2021 to 114.6 million kilograms by 2026, at a yearly rate of 1%. Since 1999, the country's annual import rate has decreased by 1.8%. In 2021, Costa Rica was ranked 49th, lagging behind Malawi, which imported 108.3 million kilograms. India, Brazil and Thailand claimed the top three places in this ranking.
