How does Costa Rica rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Costa Rica ranks 101st out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Costa Rica?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Costa Rica data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Costa Rica

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Costa Rica
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Costa Rica: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 64,290 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

64,290 1000 USD

Change on year

down 14.4%

World rank

101st

of 235 countries

All-time high

131,695 1000 USD

in 2017

All-time low

444 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Costa Rica, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 64,290 1000 USD for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in 2024.

The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Costa Rica peaked at 131,695 1000 USD in 2017 and was at its lowest, 444 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Costa Rica 101st out of 235 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	1,304 1000 USD	444 1000 USD	2,001 1000 USD	9
1970s	4,639 1000 USD	1,684 1000 USD	9,752 1000 USD	10
1980s	19,446 1000 USD	12,353 1000 USD	24,314 1000 USD	10
1990s	18,260 1000 USD	12,122 1000 USD	25,787 1000 USD	10
2000s	32,539 1000 USD	20,992 1000 USD	49,302 1000 USD	10
2010s	92,508 1000 USD	62,069 1000 USD	131,695 1000 USD	10
2020s	74,945 1000 USD	60,881 1000 USD	89,829 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

98 Iraq 73,514 1000 USD compare
99 Nepal 69,987 1000 USD compare
100 Dominican Republic 69,635 1000 USD compare
102 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 61,014 1000 USD compare
103 Honduras 59,043 1000 USD compare
104 Cuba 56,872 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for Costa Rica

Standard Deviation 0.257 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 110,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 281,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 971 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 221 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 21,862 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 37,676 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 353,976 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 429,657 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Costa Rica?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Costa Rica was 64,290 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Costa Rica?: The highest recorded value was 131,695 1000 USD in 2017.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Costa Rica?: The lowest recorded value was 444 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Costa Rica rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Costa Rica ranks 101st out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Costa Rica?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en