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Costa Rica: How did pig farming fare in 2024?

Decreased pork production was offset by significantly increased imports, contributing to increased consumption.

2 April 2025
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Pig farming outcomes in Costa Rica for 2024, annual variations. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from CAPORC and CNP.

Pig farming outcomes in Costa Rica for 2024, annual variations. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from CAPORC and CNP.

General indicators

  • The total number of pigs slaughtered in 2024 was 876,833 head, a 4.3% decrease compared to 2023.
  • Pork production was estimated at approximately 68,400 tons (t) in 2024, a decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous year.
  • The cull sow slaughter reached 14,358 head in 2024, a decrease of 12.9% compared to the previous year with a monthly average of 1,197 head.
  • Imports totaled 28,811 t, 57.8% higher than in 2023.
  • Apparent consumption reached 97,204 t, an increase of 8.4% compared to 2023 (89,666 t). Therefore, per capita consumption was estimated at 19.3 kg/inhabitant/year.

Prices and costs

  • The average carcass price at the slaughter plant in December was CRC 1739/kg, an increase of 1.2% over the previous month. So far this year, carcass prices have increased by approximately 4.1%.
  • The average production cost of pork carcasses for December was estimated at CRC 1419/kg, down 1.7% compared to November and 1.8% year to date.
  • Throughout 2024, the price-cost relationship was favorable for pig farmers, as the cost of production was lower than the selling price of carcasses.
Price - Cost Ratio in 2024. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from CAPORC and CNP.

Price - Cost Ratio in 2024. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from CAPORC and CNP.

April 3, 2025/ 333 Latin America with data from CAPORC and CNP.
https://www.cnp.go.cr/

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