Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores amounted to $932 per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $1,172 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($2,191 per ton), while the price for Japan ($733 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores amounted to $1,112 per ton, falling by -39.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,743 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($4,389 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($790 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 Sierra Leone (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores decreased by -46.3% to 49K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores plummeted to $46M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $73M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. China (24.9K tons)
2. Japan (22.1K tons)
3. El Salvador (2.0K tons)

Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 98 tons of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores were exported from Costa Rica; which is down by -44.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2,553%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 177 tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores reduced sharply to $109K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 5,236% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $327K, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Honduras (61.2 tons)
2. Nicaragua (27.9 tons)
3. Sierra Leone (4.1 tons)
4. South Korea (3.5 tons)
5. Cayman Islands (1.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform