Natural resources: Hydroelectric power, forest products, fisheries products.
Agriculture (8.6% of GDP): Products--bananas, pineapples, coffee, beef,
sugar, rice, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants.
Industry (31% of GDP): Types--electronic components, food processing,
textiles and apparel, construction materials, fertilizer, medical equipment.
Commerce, tourism, and services (60.4% of GDP): Hotels, restaurants,
tourist services, banks, and insurance.
Trade (2006 est.): Exports--$7.931 billion: bananas, pineapples, coffee,
melons, ornamental plants, sugar, textiles, electronic components,
medical equipment.
Major markets--U.S. 42.6%, Hong Kong 6.9%, Netherlands 6.4%, Guatemala 4.2%.
Imports--$10.88 billion: raw materials, consumer goods, capital equipment,
petroleum.
Major suppliers--U.S. 41.3%, Japan 5.6%, Venezuela 4.8%, Mexico 4.8%,
Ireland 4.3%, Brazil 4.2%, China 4.2%.
