Costa Rica was among the pioneers of the export banana industry, and lies in 3rd place in the exporter countries rankings, just behind Ecuador and the Philippines. Costa Rican production has progressed mainly thanks to a highly intensive production model, which has enabled major productivity gains. This model, driven by the big US multinationals, has set a worldwide precedent for the banana industry. However, pressure from black sigatoka remains high, and production costs are rising. Exports to the European market have been making big progress in recent years, in response to greater competition on the US market, the historic outlet for Costa Rican exports.
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