Price for Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica - 2022
Contents:
- Price for Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica
- Imports of Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica
Price for Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average copper; waste and scrap export price amounted to $6,974 per ton, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper; waste and scrap export price increased by +105.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 56%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,105 per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($8,209 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($3,461 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
The average copper; waste and scrap import price stood at $2,569 per ton in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 184% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,512 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($2,664 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $748 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Exports of Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica
In 2022, copper; waste and scrap exports from Costa Rica shrank sharply to 3.6K tons, reducing by -38% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.9K tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, copper; waste and scrap exports reduced notably to $25M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 109%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $42M, and then fell significantly in the following year.
| Export of Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 4.5 | 6.1 | 14.1 | 8.6 | 24.1% |
| China | 2.8 | 1.9 | 12.1 | 7.8 | 40.7% |
| South Korea | 0.7 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 78.8% |
| Italy | N/A | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.1 | -17.1% |
| Belgium | 0.4 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 35.7% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 0.7 | -29.5% |
| Japan | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | -37.7% |
| Canada | 0.1 | N/A | 0.3 | 0.4 | 58.7% |
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 10.1% |
| Spain | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | -26.3% |
| Chile | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.1 | -45.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | N/A | -63.5% |
| Others | 0.3 | 1.2 | N/A | 0.2 | -12.6% |
| Total | 18.2 | 20.0 | 41.6 | 25.3 | 11.6% |
Top Export Markets for Copper; Waste and Scrap from Costa Rica in 2022:
- United States (1389.7 tons)
- China (1001.1 tons)
- South Korea (499.1 tons)
- Italy (146.3 tons)
- Belgium (138.9 tons)
- Canada (110.5 tons)
- Japan (96.0 tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (88.8 tons)
- Germany (59.8 tons)
- Spain (43.3 tons)
- Chile (15.3 tons)
Imports of Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica
In 2022, approx. 72 tons of copper; waste and scraps were imported into Costa Rica; which is down by -77.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 177%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 316 tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.
In value terms, copper; waste and scrap imports shrank rapidly to $184K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 155%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $646K, and then fell significantly in the following year.
| Import of Copper; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Nicaragua | 225 | 144 | 535 | 181 | -7.0% |
| United States | 0.6 | 0.4 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 63.0% |
| Canada | N/A | N/A | 101 | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 201 | 109 | N/A | N/A | -45.8% |
| Total | 427 | 254 | 646 | 184 | -24.5% |
Top Suppliers of Copper; Waste and Scrap to Costa Rica in 2022:
- Nicaragua (68.1 tons)
- United States (3.5 tons)
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