Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $529 per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps increased by +61.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 59%. The import price peaked at $716 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($1,351 per ton), while the price for the United States ($227 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $608 per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($678 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($310 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 Latvia (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps imported into Costa Rica soared to 3.1K tons, growing by 83% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted 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 ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $1.6M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Panama (1152.4 tons)
2. United States (959.5 tons)
3. Dominican Republic (314.5 tons)
4. Nicaragua (286.7 tons)
5. Colombia (163.0 tons)
6. Guatemala (100.7 tons)
7. El Salvador (60.0 tons)
8. Venezuela (47.0 tons)

Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 2.4K tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Costa Rica; increasing by 87% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 505%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $1.5M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 733% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. El Salvador (1291.9 tons)
2. Peru (483.9 tons)
3. Honduras (259.3 tons)
4. Nicaragua (72.1 tons)
5. Turkey (70.8 tons)
6. Latvia (57.6 tons)
7. Mexico (54.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform