ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A PURA VIDA LIFESTYLE WITH CASSAVA FROM COSTA RICA
Costa Rica has established itself over the years as a tropical paradise, where the diversity of resources, sustainable economic practices and the pura vida lifestyle result in high quality agricultural products. Through this offer of fresh products, consumers from all over the world can enjoy the benefits of a land that is home to one of the five blue zones in the world
#1 SUPPLIER OF CASSAVA IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (2020, TRADEMAP)
BRING HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO YOUR TABLE
Cassava is an edible root tuber with hard, brown skin, with starchy, white flesh. A food that, thanks to its composition and nutrients, contains and provides numerous health benefits.
Gluten-free, suitable for people with celiac disease.
Lowers blood sugar levels.
Strengthens the bones.
Regulates metabolism.
Regulates blood pressure.
Lowers blood cholesterol.
Cassava is part of the diet of more than 1 billion people worldwide because it has many health benefits, is a versatile ingredient for cooking, a product of easy storage and long-term in common refrigerators.
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COSTA RICA, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF QUALITY AND FRESHNESS
The quality of our products is found in every corner of Costa Rica. Our roots and tubers are accompanied by certifications such as:
During 2022, Costa Rica exported more than $111,3 millions of dollars of cassava to more than 10 export destinations. Fresh, frozen or dried, the export of cassava benefits more than 104 Costa Rican companies.
Costa Rica's fresh produce offer is harvested under the highest international standards and with a high commitment to environmental well-being. It is also supported by PROCOMER, the world's #1 trade promotion office.
Costa Rica: Exports of Cassava according to destinations country, 2022*
*Preliminary foreign trade statistics as of January 2022, the figures for the second quarter of 2022 correspond to the information restored after the cyberattack that affected the Ministry of Finance.
source: Procomer
| Country | USD Millions | Part. 2022* |
| United States | 73,9 | 66% |
| Netherlands | 17,7 | 16% |
| France | 5,0 | 4% |
| Spain | 4,0 | 4% |
| Puerto Rico | 3,0 | 3% |
| Others | 7,8 | 7% |
| Total | 111,3 | 100% |
Costa Rica: Cassava exports according to main destination countries, 2018-2023*
*Preliminary foreign trade statistics as of January 2022, the figures for the second quarter of 2022 correspond to the information restored after the cyberattack that affected the Ministry of Finance.
**Accumulated data to may 2023.
***Data ordered from highest to lowest according to value exported in 2023
| Country | USD Million 2018 | USD Million 2019 | USD Million 2020 | USD Million 2021 | USD Million 2022* | USD Million 2023** | CAGR 2018-2022* |
| United States | 49,0 | 57,9 | 56,9 | 59,3 | 73,9 | 37,9 | 11% |
| Netherlands | 8,6 | 11,1 | 9,6 | 14,9 | 17,7 | 10,4 | 20% |
| Spain | 5,2 | 6,8 | 8,9 | 6,7 | 4,0 | 3,0 | -7% |
| France | 0,2 | 1,0 | 1,2 | 1,2 | 5,0 | 2,4 | 131% |
| United Kingdom | - | - | 4,5 | 5,0 | 2,8 | 1,4 | N/A |
| Canada | 1,6 | 1,3 | 1,3 | 2,0 | 2,2 | 1,3 | 9% |
| Puerto Rico | 4,9 | 3,8 | 3,1 | 2,9 | 3,0 | 1,0 | -12% |
| Panama | 0,4 | 0,1 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,2 | -48% |
| Belgium | 3,7 | 4,5 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 1,5 | 0,1 | -20% |
| Portugal | 2,4 | 3,0 | 3,1 | 2,1 | 0,3 | 0,1 | -40% |
| Others | 9,8 | 6,3 | 0,8 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,4 | -45% |
| Total | 85,8 | 95,8 | 91,8 | 97,6 | 111,3 | 58,1 | 7% |
