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Costa Rica
India-Costa Rica trade corridor: $5.8B bilateral trade, $4.4B FDI into India.
$5.8B
Trade with India
+14.3% YoY
$783.0B
GDP
Nominal
$4.4B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$0.0B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Costa Rica
- Rice and cereals
- Machinery
- Gems and jewellery
Top imports from Costa Rica
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $5.8B · 5-yr CAGR 12.3%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Costa Rica stories
Trade6h ago6 min read
India-Costa Rica bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago7 min read
Costa Rica investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago3 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Costa Rica goods notified
Technology15h ago4 min read
India and Costa Rica deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 5% to 3% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 7 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Costa Rica Business Forum
Dec 2026 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Costa Rica
Feb 2027 · Costa Rica
Buyer meet
Costa Rica buyers-sellers meet
Mar 2027 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Nov 2026 · Virtual
Opportunity sectors
🏬S49Retail27% projected demand growth💡S54Startups & Innovation17% projected demand growth♻️S59Waste Management & Circular Economy12% projected demand growth🐄S04Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries21% projected demand growth🧬S09Biotechnology14% projected demand growth🏷️S14Consumer Brands11% projected demand growth