Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica - 2022

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  1. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica
  4. Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $2,888 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($7,662 per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $2,556 per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+21.4%).

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $6,189 per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($13,499 per ton), while the price for Peru ($2,286 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses exported from Costa Rica totaled 50 tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports stood at $144K in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
India41.6N/A11969.1%
ColombiaN/AN/A24.90%
Others2.6N/AN/A0%
Total44.3N/A14480.3%

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes from Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. India (46.6 tons)
  2. Colombia (3.2 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses increased by 29% to 21 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports skyrocketed to $132K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease.

Import of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States87.771.537.570.0-7.2%
Mexico23.720.821.128.86.7%
Germany9.010.812.619.629.6%
Peru14.310.69.010.4-10.1%
Belgium0.30.40.62.7108.0%
Colombia9.12.5N/AN/A-72.5%
Others10.40.10.10.1-78.7%
Total15411781.0132-5.0%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. United States (12.3 tons)
  2. Peru (4.6 tons)
  3. Mexico (2.1 tons)
  4. Germany (1.5 tons)
  5. Belgium (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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