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Export of Fresh Snapper from Costa Rica
Fresh Snapper is categorized under HS code 030289 - Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, livers, roes, and other fish meat of heading 0304, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2021, Costa Rica ranked #24 in global exports of Fresh Snapper. Costa Rica accounts for approximately 1.23% of the total global export value of Fresh Snapper, with an export value of 18,939,032 USD.
The top countries importing Fresh Snapper from Costa Rica include World, United States, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Export trend
Costa Rica's export value of Fresh Snapper has increased by 25.25% over the past 5 years, rising from 15,120,654 USD in 2017 to 18,939,032 USD in 2021.
The export data for Costa Rica Fresh Snapper is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 030289 - Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, livers, roes, and other fish meat of heading 0304, which covers a specific classification for Fresh Snapper and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Fresh Snapper in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
Major exporters of Costa Rica Fresh Snapper in 2025
CENTRAL DE MARISCOS CEMAR
Costa Rica
MUELLE AZUL FK IMPORT&EXPORT SOCIEDAD DE RESPONSABILIDAD LI
Costa Rica
Major importers of Costa Rica Fresh Snapper in 2025
JOHN NAGLE 306 NORTHERN AVENUE BOSTON USA
United States
BEACON FISHERIES
United States
INLAND SEAFOOD
United States
OCEAN MASTER SEAFOOD
United States
FLORIBBEAN SEAFOOD
United States
Historical export price trends
The export price of Fresh Snapper from Costa Rica has shown an upward trend over the past two years. In 2024, the price ranged from 1.40 USD per kg to 17.98 USD per kg, while in 2025, it increased to a range of 5.91 USD per kg to 18.02 USD per kg.
Year
Year
Low price
Low price
High price
High price
2023
$4.30/kg
$17.54/kg
2024
$1.40/kg
$17.98/kg
2025
$5.91/kg
$18.02/kg
The export transaction data for Costa Rica Fresh Snapper is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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