The Costa Rica coffee market is projected to reach USD 607.0 million by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5%. Growth is unfolding within a pricing-led environment, as reduced output in key producing areas and adverse climatic conditions have lifted raw material costs and, in turn, retail prices. While higher prices are supporting value expansion, volume growth is moderating. Slower tourism flows and currency-related pressures have also weighed on premium consumption within foodservice. Even so, coffee’s entrenched cultural significance and daily consumption habits continue to provide a stable demand foundation.
Fresh coffee remains overwhelmingly dominant and is the principal contributor to value growth. Consumers are prioritising freshness, authenticity and quality credentials rather than trading down to lower-priced instant alternatives. This reinforces a structurally premium-leaning market, where willingness to pay is closely tied to origin, roasting profile and perceived craftsmanship. As a result, the category’s expansion is less about broad-based volume acceleration and more about incremental value capture through higher unit prices and product differentiation.
Future gains are likely to be driven by the deepening of specialty trends. Single-origin offerings, distinctive roasting techniques and more refined packaging formats are gaining traction among quality-conscious consumers. Capsule systems are also steadily broadening penetration, supported by convenience, flavour variety and relative price stability, aligning with urbanisation and faster-paced lifestyles. Although the sector faces cyclical production shortfalls and ongoing climate risk, its emphasis on sustainability and high-quality positioning strengthens long-term competitiveness and continues to attract brand and capital investment.
Distribution remains anchored in modern supermarket networks, which serve as the primary channel for scale and visibility. Local community retailers maintain an important complementary role, particularly in neighbourhood-based purchasing patterns. Warehouse club formats are expanding rapidly, leveraging bulk sizing and exclusive assortments to enhance value perception. Foodservice retains structural importance, underpinned by a strong café culture and social consumption traditions. Overall, Costa Rica’s coffee market is navigating a high-price environment by leveraging cultural affinity and quality differentiation, resulting in measured volume growth but sustained value expansion and ongoing structural upgrading.
Published in 2025, this report presents a quantitative profile of the coffee market in Costa Rica. It combines historical trends from 2020 onward with a forward-looking outlook to 2030, helping consultants and investors identify growth patterns and assess market dynamics.
What’s Inside the Report
Annual market size figures expressed in (Tons/USD), spanning 2020 to 2030. The dataset includes both historical actuals and forecasts, along with CAGR calculations for historical and projected periods.
Market Segmentation
The Costa Rica coffee market is classified into the following segments:
Product type – e.g., coffee capsules and pods, ground coffee, instant coffee (instant coffee mixes, standard instant coffee), whole beans, RTD coffee
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others
Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
Supporting context includes:
Total population
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Per capita consumption
Consumer spending as a percentage of GDP
These variables enhance understanding of consumption potential and macroeconomic trends affecting the market.
Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis
Market share analysis is included for the coffee industry in Costa Rica, shedding light on the relative scale and market presence of major firms. Leading companies include: Cafe Dorado, Distribuidora Cafe Montana SA, Grupo Agroindustrial Numar S.A., GRUPO CAFE BRITT SA, Grupo Empresarial Mariposa Corp., Nestle S.A., etc.
Market share data is presented for top-performing companies in the overall coffee sector, as well as for individual segments such as coffee, fresh coffee, instant coffee and RTD coffee, enabling a granular view of competitive dynamics.
Market share analysis covered in the report:
Costa Rica coffee market share
Costa Rica fresh coffee market share
Costa Rica instant coffee market share
Costa Rica RTD coffee market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Costa Rica Coffee Market – Product Type Analysis
Costa Rica Coffee Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company/Brand Shares Analysis
Cafe Dorado
Distribuidora Cafe Montana SA
Grupo Agroindustrial Numar S.A.
GRUPO CAFE BRITT SA
Grupo Empresarial Mariposa Corp.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market Size 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2025
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market, by Companies, 2025
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2025
Chart Costa Rica Coffee Market, by Brands, 2025
Table Costa Rica – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Costa Rica – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Costa Rica – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Costa Rica Coffee Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
This report profiles the following Costa Rica Coffee companies:
Cafe Dorado
Distribuidora Cafe Montana SA
Grupo Agroindustrial Numar S.A.
GRUPO CAFE BRITT SA
Grupo Empresarial Mariposa Corp.
Nestle S.A.