Price for Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica

Price for Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for copper; copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwroughts stood at $11,183 per ton in 2022, reducing by -18.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $13,719 per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($47,500 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($2,220 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for copper; copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwroughts amounted to $6,044 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 129%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $7,392 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained 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 Nicaragua ($12,750 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($3,924 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 Japan (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of copper; copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwroughts into Costa Rica surged to 39 tons, increasing by 257% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of copper; copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwroughts skyrocketed to $438K in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Spain (24.6 tons)
2. Mexico (11.4 tons)
3. Germany (1.3 tons)
4. United Kingdom (1.1 tons)
5. France (0.6 tons)
6. United States (0.1 tons)

Exports of Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought in Costa Rica

For the third year in a row, Costa Rica recorded decline in shipments abroad of copper; copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwroughts, which decreased by -1.7% to 12 tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight reduction.

In value terms, exports of copper; copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwroughts reduced to $75K in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The smallest decline of -2.5% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Copper-Tin Base Alloys (Bronze) Unwrought from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Thailand (3.6 tons)
2. China (1.5 tons)
3. Japan (0.8 tons)
4. Malaysia (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform