Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $0.2 per unit, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables increased by +61.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($0.2 per unit) and China ($0.2 per unit), while the price for Guatemala ($0.2 per unit) and France ($0.2 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $0.1 per unit in 2022, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $0.3 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for El Salvador.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Guatemala amounted to -1.1% per year.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 3.5M units of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables were imported into Costa Rica; shrinking by -42.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.6%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6M units, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables contracted to $787K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $1.3M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. China (2727.7K units)
2. France (516.0K units)
3. Mexico (103.7K units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 22K units of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables were exported from Costa Rica; dropping by -38.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of -24.5% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at 69K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables shrank significantly to $3.3K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of -28.4% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $13K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. El Salvador (22.3K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform