Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica - 2022

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes import price amounted to $3,769 per ton, reducing by -30.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 62%. The import price peaked at $6,073 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($9,195 per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $3,681 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.3%).

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes export price amounted to $9,836 per ton, waning by -31.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $14,333 per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($14,333 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia stood at $7,196 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+34.2%).

Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 19 tons of aluminium; powders and flakeses were imported into Costa Rica; rising by 2,679% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11,506%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 39 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes imports soared to $73K in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9,704% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $179K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	0.8	172	3.5	70.5	345.0%
Others	1.0	7.0	0.3	2.7	39.2%
Total	1.8	179	3.8	73.2	243.9%

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes to Costa Rica in 2022:

Germany (19.1 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Costa Rica

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of aluminium; powders and flakeses increased by 52% to 73 kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes exports rose slightly to $718 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep reduction.