Price for Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica

Price for Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of aluminium stood at $11 per unit in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 82%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $13 per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 ($11 per unit), while the price for Mexico ($2.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of aluminium amounted to $12 per unit, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $19 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($42 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($4.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica

In 2022, supplies from abroad of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of aluminium decreased by -1.5% to 32K units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 35K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of aluminium surged to $362K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $368K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (20.8K units)
2. China (9.8K units)
3. Panama (0.5K units)

Exports of Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium in Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of aluminium decreased by -29.7% to 5.9K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 8.4K units in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of aluminium reduced notably to $73K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $94K in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Containers for Compressed or Liquefied Gas, of Aluminium from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Mexico (3641.0 units)
2. United States (993.0 units)
3. Nicaragua (317.0 units)
4. Guatemala (240.0 units)
5. Panama (234.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform