Costa Rica is positioned as the main destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Spanish companies in sectors such as technology, life sciences, industry 4.0, services, advanced manufacturing and agri-food.
According to recent data, the Central American country has stood out in 2022 and 2023 by achieving FDI 12.7 times higher than expected in relation to its GDP.
With preferential access to two thirds of the World GDP, Costa Rica It is not only an attraction for the internationalization, but it also presents itself as a viable option for Spanish companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. "Costa Rica is a highly diversified country, but the agricultural sector remains one of the major generators of employment and business opportunities," he said. Laura Lopez, general manager of Procomer, during his participation in the Fruit Attraction Fair in Madrid.
López stressed that this delegation, which includes more than 100 entrepreneurs from the agricultural sector, presents high-quality products such as pineapple, banana, roots and tubers, highlighting the diversified offer that Costa Rica has for the world. "We export more than 4,400 goods to more than XNUMX countries," he said. 160 international markets. This reflects the great business opportunity we have with different parts of the world, since we not only send Costa Rican products, but we also invite foreign companies to settle in our country,” he added.
He also highlighted the strength of Costa Rica as a democratic country that has invested in education and in the development of highly qualified human talent. “This environment has allowed us to rank among the top talent, not only to generate current employment opportunities, but also for the future. Our commercial platform, supported by preferential treaties with North America, the European Union and China, facilitates access to two thirds of the world's GDP, which represents a great opportunity for doing business in the long term."
López concluded by emphasizing that the country has the necessary capabilities to offer advanced manufacturing and high-quality agricultural products. “Costa Rica is a country to do business in, and we are here to prove it,” he said confidently.
Mario Saez, export development manager of PROCOMER, also highlighted the importance of the Fair Fruit Attraction: “We are in Madrid with a delegation of almost 30 Costa Rican businessmen to showcase our export offering. This fair is very attractive for us, where we close deals year after year.”
Costa Rica's presence in the international market, along with its robust country proposition and commercial platform, make it an ideal partner for Spanish companies seeking to expand their operations and strengthen their commitment to sustainability.
