Costa Rica: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Costa Rica

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2023, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride exported from Costa Rica expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by X% against 2022 figures. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons), Panama (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Costa Rica, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from Costa Rica were Nicaragua ($X), the United States ($X) and Panama ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2023, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride imported into Costa Rica skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports totaled $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Imports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), China (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride to Costa Rica, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Guatemala amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform