Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica's plastic export market is anticipated to reach approximately $500 million by 2028, a rise from about $450 million in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 1.8%. Since 1999, the country's plastic supply has expanded at an average annual rate of 2.9%. On the import side, Costa Rican plastic imports are projected to hit around $1.78 billion by 2028, up from roughly $1.57 billion in 2023. This reflects an average yearly growth rate of 2.1%. Since 1999, the nation's demand for plastic imports has surged by an average of 3.1% annually.