Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican pet food imports are projected to reach approximately 39 million kilograms by 2028, up from around 33 million kilograms in 2023. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. Since 1999, Costa Rican demand for pet food has seen an average annual increase of 3.8%. On the export front, Costa Rica's pet food shipments are expected to hit nearly 33 million kilograms by 2028, rising from about 31 million kilograms in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. Since 1999, the country's pet food supply has grown at an average rate of 2.5% per year. In 2023, Costa Rica ranked 28th in global pet food exports, with Serbia surpassing it with approximately 31 million kilograms. Leading the rankings were France, the United States, and Poland, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
