Costa Rica this week is hosting the 2025 International Trade & Investment Summit, welcoming more than 400 buyers and investors from 45 countries at the National Convention Center in Heredia province.

The summit, organized by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), is billed as the country’s most influential business gathering for export and investment opportunities.

The five-day event combines export promotion with foreign direct investment initiatives, aiming to generate concrete business deals, strengthen strategic partnerships, and shape long-term growth.

“Costa Rica stands among the most reliable, strategic, and forward-looking trade and investment partners in the Americas, with access to two-thirds of the world’s GDP and a prime location for business,” said Procomer CEO Laura López. “Our value proposition blends quality, sustainability, and innovation with a proven capacity to connect markets.”

López added that the summit highlights Costa Rica’s global positioning and Procomer’s ability to create opportunities for entrepreneurs, exporters, and international investors.

The forum is bringing together more than 1,000 companies, including Costa Rican exporters, suppliers serving foreign investment projects, and multinational corporations already operating in the country.

Over the course of the summit, attendees are expected to hold more than 3,200 business meetings. Participants will also tour sector-specific trade showcases and visit free trade zones and production hubs both inside and outside the Greater Metropolitan Area, which includes San José and surrounding cities in Alajuela, Heredia, and Cartago provinces.

Delegates represent key markets including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Spain, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Brazil, among others.

Costa Rica’s export sector continues to show strong growth. Between January and March 2025, exports totaled more than $5 billion, an increase of $564 million, or 12%, compared to the same period in 2024. Leading export sectors include precision medical equipment, agriculture, food products, pharmaceuticals, and electrical and electronic goods.

In addition, Costa Rica is solidifying its status as a prime destination for foreign investment, with more than 400 multinational companies already operating in the country. The retail giant IKEA recently announced plans to open stores in Costa Rica, further underscoring investor confidence.

Procomer is Costa Rica’s state-owned agency responsible for promoting exports, attracting foreign direct investment, and providing technical and financial support to exporters.

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