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Central America · Capital: San José

Trade with Costa Rica

Connect with verified suppliers and buyers for B2B international trade with Costa Rica.

$66B
GDP
5.2M
Population
$30B
Trade Volume

Market Opportunities

Stable economy with strong exports in medical devices and pineapples. Growing tech hub in Latin America.

Doing business in Costa Rica

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Working currency
USD / local currency (USD)
Working days
Monday – Friday
Business hours
08:00 – 17:00
Time zone
America/Mexico_City
Working language
Spanish
Common Incoterms
FOB · CIF · CFR
Primary commercial ports
Puerto Cortés, Manzanillo, Acajutla, Limón
Notable shipping-window holidays
Christmas (25 Dec) · Independence Day (varies) · Holy Week (Mar/Apr)

Useful B2B phrases

  • HelloHola
  • Please send a quotePor favor, envíe una cotización
  • Thank youGracias
  • Best regardsCordialmente
  • We confirm the orderConfirmamos el pedido
Browse Costa Rica suppliersSubmit an RFQ to Costa Rica

Shipping to Costa Rica

Indicative transit times from the Faktorist hub. Real lead times depend on order size, customs lane, and seasonality — confirm in the RFQ.

IncotermTransit timeRoute
FOB28–40 daysSea freight via Caribbean ports
Air (DAP)5–8 daysAir freight via European hub

Costa Rica reference facts

ISO country code
CR (cr)
International phone prefix
+506
Capital
San José
Region
Central America
Spoken / business languages
Spanish · English (B2B)

💱 USD ↔ USD converter

Indicative rate · 1 USD ≈ 1 USD — confirm at order confirmation.

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📅 Costa Rica business calendar

Plan around national holidays that pause customs, factories, and shipping.

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Holidays in June 2026

No notable national holidays this month.

Business Culture

Doing business with Costa Rica typically follows a warm and relationship-led; Spanish dominates. Meetings are personal trust precedes commercial commitment. Decision-making is owner-led for SMEs. Working language for international trade is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in USD for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. International counterparts hold the schedule. Modest gifts welcomed. Costa Rica's active trade sectors include Medical Devices, Technology, Agriculture, Tourism, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Costa Rica-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.

Working language
English
Trade currency
USD
Business hub
San José
Meeting style
personal trust precedes commercial commitment
Decision making
owner-led for SMEs
Punctuality
international counterparts hold the schedule
Gift etiquette
modest gifts welcomed

Key Industries

Medical DevicesTechnologyAgricultureTourism

Quick Facts

Capital
San José
Region
Central America
GDP
$66B
Population
5.2M
Trade Volume
$30B

Trade with Costa Rica

Connect with verified suppliers and buyers on Faktorist.

Export to Costa RicaSource from Costa Rica

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about trade with Costa Rica

Common buyer and supplier questions, answered using current Faktorist marketplace data for Costa Rica.

What is the business culture like in Costa Rica?

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Doing business with Costa Rica typically follows a warm and relationship-led; Spanish dominates. Meetings are personal trust precedes commercial commitment. Decision-making is owner-led for SMEs. Working language for international trade is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in USD for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. International counterparts hold the schedule. Modest gifts welcomed. Costa Rica's active trade sectors include Medical Devices, Technology, Agriculture, Tourism, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Costa Rica-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.

What is the working language for international trade with Costa Rica?

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The working language for international trade with Costa Rica is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Faktorist's platform and RFQ flow are available in 35 languages, so buyers and suppliers can communicate in their preferred language while the platform handles translation.

Which currency is used for trade with Costa Rica?

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Cross-border transactions on Faktorist are typically quoted in USD when trading with Costa Rica. Final invoicing currency is set per RFQ; the platform supports multi-currency negotiation and conversion.

How do I source from suppliers in Costa Rica on Faktorist?

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Browse verified Costa Rica-based suppliers on Faktorist, narrow by industry, certification, MOQ, or price, and submit a Request for Quotation. Sofiia AI matches your RFQ against supplier capabilities and returns competitive quotes — usually within 24 hours.

What are the main industries to trade with in Costa Rica?

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Costa Rica's active trade sectors include Medical Devices, Technology, Agriculture, Tourism. Faktorist surfaces verified suppliers in each segment with product catalogues, trade history, and certifications visible on every profile.

What does Ukraine export to Costa Rica?

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Faktorist surfaces every export lane with estimated value, weight and shipment counts so buyers can size the addressable market before sourcing.

Which industries are most active in trade with Costa Rica?

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Active industries for trade with Costa Rica include: Medical Devices, Technology, Agriculture, Tourism. Faktorist matches verified suppliers and buyers across each of these sectors.
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