Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $13,815 per ton in 2022, picking up by 113% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The import price peaked at $19,863 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($21,019 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($8,429 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+30.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $14,453 per ton, surging by 47% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 92% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($17,449 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua amounted to $2,883 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+11.9%).

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses decreased by -13.2% to 3.2 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 258% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses soared to $45K in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Spain (2969.0 kg)
2. Mexico (168.0 kg)
3. United States (54.0 kg)
4. Guatemala (6.0 kg)

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -65.2% to 953 kg. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 2,021%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.7 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses reduced markedly to $14K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 3,980% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $27K, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Guatemala (757.0 kg)
2. Nicaragua (196.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform