Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican imports of natural rubber are projected to reach $21.9 million by 2026, a 0.7% annual growth rate from the 2021 figure of $21 million. This is a rise of 7.2% since 1999. In 2021, Costa Rica ranked 38th, with Chile just ahead at $21 million. The United States, Malaysia and Japan followed, taking up second, third and fourth place respectively. Exports of natural rubber from Costa Rica are set to reach $247,500 by 2026, a 3% year-on-year increase from the 2021 figure of $207,530. This is a rise of 51.2% from 2000. In 2021, Costa Rica ranked 60th, with Egypt just ahead at $207,530. Indonesia, Ivory Coast and Malaysia were the next three, taking up second, third and fourth place respectively.
