# Costa Rica economic performance and trade trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rica-economic-performance-and-trade-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-11T00:58:48.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In the first seven months of 2026, Costa Rica’s goods exports grew by 5% to reach $13.821 billion, an increase of $683 million compared to the same period in 2025. Medical devices led the export sector with $6.399 billion in sales, followed by agriculture and the food industry. Growth was particularly strong in Asia, which saw a 31% increase in exports.

However, by July 2026, the nation’s economic growth experienced a deceleration. The year-on-year economic expansion reached 2.5%, a 3.2 percentage point decrease from the 5.7% growth recorded in July 2025. This slowdown was attributed to a cooldown in the country’s special regimes, though the average year-on-year growth for the economy through July remained at 3.6%.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Costa Rica economic growth slows to 2.5% in July

Costa Rica’s economic growth slowed to 2.5% in July 2026, down from 5.7% in July 2025, driven by a cooldown in special regimes.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/escaz-and-national-ballet-of-costa-rica-launch-free-dance-program

### 2026-08-24: Costa Rica goods exports reach $13.8 billion through July 2026

Costa Rica's goods exports rose 5% to $13.821 billion from January to July 2026, led by medical devices and a 10% increase in banana sales through market diversification.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-exports-grow-5-to-138-billion-through-july-2026

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