The Costa Rica tea market is projected to generate an additional USD 5.6 million in value by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 3.62% from its 2025 base. Growth remains measured, reflecting a structurally limited consumption base and subdued volume momentum. Tea does not rank among the country’s primary everyday beverages, as consumer preferences continue to favour other hot drinks, constraining habitual demand formation. As a result, value expansion is supported largely by pricing dynamics and selective premiumisation rather than a material uplift in consumption frequency, with retailers relying heavily on promotions and discounts to sustain turnover.
Climatic conditions present an additional structural constraint. Persistently warm temperatures temper demand for traditional hot beverages, limiting the category’s seasonal upside and reinforcing its niche positioning. Against this backdrop, health awareness has emerged as the principal source of structural support. Green tea is the most resilient and dynamic segment, benefiting from associations with antioxidant properties, digestive support and weight management. Functional herbal teas have likewise gained traction, particularly products positioned around sleep enhancement, stress relief, respiratory support and digestive regulation. These propositions typically command higher price points, helping to stabilise category value in an otherwise volume-constrained environment.
Looking ahead, the market is expected to maintain moderate growth, with limited scope for significant volume acceleration. Further expansion will depend on the continued deepening of functional positioning and product innovation tailored to local consumption patterns. Manufacturers are increasingly exploring formulations suitable for both hot and cold preparation, as well as blended flavour profiles designed to broaden usage occasions in a warm climate. At the same time, climate variability may influence raw material availability and cost structures, introducing additional pricing pressures and reinforcing the importance of flexible sourcing strategies.
Competitive dynamics remain centred on domestic players, which leverage established distribution networks and a growing emphasis on functional differentiation to defend share. Modern retail continues to dominate distribution, supported by wide network coverage and price competitiveness. E-commerce penetration remains comparatively low but is expanding, driven by digital adoption and convenience-oriented purchasing behaviour. Foodservice plays a limited role given the strength of alternative hot beverage traditions. Overall, the Costa Rican tea market’s trajectory will be shaped by the interplay of health-driven premiumisation, promotional intensity and climatic factors, with structural upgrades rather than broad-based demand expansion defining the path forward.
This publication provides a data-intensive overview of the tea market in Costa Rica, updated as of 2025. Spanning a decade of analysis from 2020 through 2030, the report supports evidence-based evaluations of market evolution, category shifts, and macro-level influences.
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 tea market is structured as follows:
Product type – e.g., black tea, fruit and herbal tea, green tea, RTD tea
Type – e.g., conventional, organic
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others
Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
In addition to core market data, the report incorporates key socio-economic indicators that provide essential context for interpreting market dynamics. These include population trends, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), per capita consumption (expressed in USD), and consumer spending as a percentage of GDP. Together, these metrics offer a macroeconomic backdrop that enhances the strategic relevance of the market size figures, helping stakeholders better assess demand potential and long-term growth opportunities.
Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis
Alongside sizing and segmentation data, the report includes market share breakdowns for primary players in the tea market in Costa Rica, highlighting dominant firms and brand-level movements. Companies profiled include: Associated British Foods plc, Lipton Teas and Infusions, Manza-Tede C.A.S.A., Mondaisa S.A., The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., etc.
The report includes detailed market share analysis for major competitors across the total tea market, alongside segment-level insights covering tea, black tea, fruit and herbal tea, green tea and RTD tea.
Market share analysis covered in the report:
Costa Rica tea market share
Costa Rica black tea market share
Costa Rica fruit and herbal tea market share
Costa Rica green tea market share
Costa Rica RTD tea market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Costa Rica Tea Market – Product Type Analysis
Costa Rica Tea Market – Type Analysis
Costa Rica Tea Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company/Brand Shares Analysis
Associated British Foods plc
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Manza-Tede C.A.S.A.
Mondaisa S.A.
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Costa Rica Tea Market Size 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Tea Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Tea Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2025
Chart Costa Rica Tea Market, by Companies, 2025
Table Costa Rica Tea Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2025
Chart Costa Rica Tea 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 Tea Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Costa Rica Tea Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
The companies profiled in this Costa Rica Tea market report include:
Associated British Foods plc
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Manza-Tede C.A.S.A.
Mondaisa S.A.
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.