Major contributor to GDP and employment. Key crops: coffee, bananas, sugarcane, beans, corn. Cattle ranching supports beef and dairy exports.
Major employer and export earner, heavily oriented to the U.S. market under trade preferences (CAFTA-DR).
Growing sector leveraging colonial cities (Granada, León), volcanoes, beaches, and cultural heritage.
Gold is the primary mineral; several operating mines contribute significantly to export revenue.
Driven by public infrastructure and private housing/commercial projects.
Food processing, beverages, cement, chemicals, pharmaceuticals.
Financial services, telecommunications, and tourism-related services play a rising role.