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While most U.S. food products readily enter Trinidad and Tobago (TT), consideration for an import license, health certification, product labeling and other documentation for select products...

Costa has a well-developed tourist sector and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations.

Costa Rica is an attractive market for U.S. exports. Costa Rica consumers are highly receptive to U.S. food brands, trends and retailers, making the country ripe for export potential.

Costa Rica’ production of oranges declined to 5.4 million boxes (40.824 kg.) during 2014/2015. The crop was probably the worst on record in recent history, according to industry sources.

As required by U.S. statute, the United States maintains a trade embargo with Cuba. However, agricultural commodities are exempt provided that export transactions meet certain legal criteria.

SAGARPA published an announcement which the Characteristics and Specifications to be met on the Quality Certification Labels of Seeds for Planting are Established.

The victory of President-elect Maurcio Macri on November 22nd, has lifted producer expectations and will likely have a significant impact domestically and in international markets.

Since 2010, Costa Rica has joined the craft beer trend with increased imports of craft and specialty beers as well as local microbreweries producing unique brands such as "Segua" and "Libertas".

Avocado exports have been 42% lower in January-October 2015 compared to 2014 due to a lower production output from Chile caused by droughts and a reduction in production area.

Mexican Hass avocado production is forecast to be 1.6 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2015/2016, an increase over MY 2014/15.

FAS Costa Rica participated in the National Wine Expo Show on October 7-9, 2015. More than 80 wine distributors distributed wines and complementary products from around the world.

Despite slower growth forecast for 2016 and measures to restrict imports, Ecuador offers U.S. food and agricultural product exporters a number of trade possibilities.