Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $5,539 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $12,852 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($9,340 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,857 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses stood at $88,600 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

Imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses into Costa Rica contracted modestly to 256 kg in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 0.4%.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses fell to $1.4K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage.

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (84.0 kg)
2. Guatemala (63.0 kg)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (56.0 kg)
4. China (53.0 kg)

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses decreased by 0% to 5 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 313%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 62 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses totaled $443 in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 860% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.5K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Canada (5.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform