Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica

Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $11,968 per ton, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $20,846 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 Guatemala ($41,378 per ton), while the price for Cambodia ($1,371 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials stood at $1,000 per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 723% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $11,412 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Guatemala ($1,000 per ton) and the United States ($1,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($1,000 per ton) and the Dominican Republic ($1,000 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+50.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials into Costa Rica skyrocketed to 11 tons, picking up by 41% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +92.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials soared to $128K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. China (6.2 tons)
2. Colombia (1.6 tons)
3. Guatemala (1.0 tons)
4. United States (0.6 tons)
5. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.2 tons)
6. Cambodia (0.2 tons)
7. Spain (0.2 tons)

Exports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 5 kg of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials were exported from Costa Rica; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -97.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials stood at $5 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -99.5% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (1.0 kg)
2. El Salvador (1.0 kg)
3. Guatemala (1.0 kg)
4. Nicaragua (1.0 kg)
5. Dominican Republic (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform