Price for Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Costa Rica - 2022

Price for Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for halides and halide oxides of non-metalses amounted to $15,232 per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 halides and halide oxides of non-metalses increased by +79.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 43%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 China ($50,281 per ton), while the price for the United States ($4,453 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for halides and halide oxides of non-metalses amounted to $15,667 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nicaragua amounted to -30.3% per year.

Imports of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas purchases of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses decreased by -74.5% to 587 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 116%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.5 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses contracted dramatically to $8.9K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $41K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Mexico	8.2	31.3	18.1	4.4	-18.7%
China	0.2	0.1	6.7	2.9	143.8%
Czech Republic	0.3	0.6	0.7	0.9	44.2%
United States	4.7	6.1	3.0	0.4	-56.0%
Germany	0.6	0.8	0.6	0.2	-30.7%
Guatemala	1.5	1.1	0.5	0.1	-59.5%
Spain	0.9	0.7	0.3	0.1	-51.9%
Others	1.4	0.5	0.3	0.1	-58.5%
Total	17.7	41.1	30.2	8.9	-20.5%

Top Suppliers of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals to Costa Rica in 2022:

Mexico (250.0 kg)
Czech Republic (143.0 kg)
United States (86.0 kg)
China (57.0 kg)
Guatemala (19.0 kg)
Germany (19.0 kg)
Spain (10.0 kg)

Exports of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses exported from Costa Rica totaled 3 kg, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses stood at $47 in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.