Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica's copper imports are predicted to dip slightly to $100 million by 2026, down 0.2% from 2021's $105 million. Since 1999, imports have dropped by 0.2% annually. In 2021, the country was ranked 66th in the world for copper imports, with Ethiopia in the lead at $105 million. Germany, the US and Italy were second, third and fourth, respectively. Meanwhile, exports of copper from Costa Rica are set to increase to $40 million by 2026, up 2.6% from 2021's $34 million. Since 1999, exports have risen 15.8% annually. In 2021, Costa Rica was ranked 75th, with Azerbaijan taking the lead at $34 million. Germany, the US and Japan were second, third and fourth, respectively.
