Price for Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica - 2022

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  1. Price for Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica
  4. Exports of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica

Price for Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)s stood at $351 per ton in 2022, jumping by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 147%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($2,982 per ton), while the price for the United States ($90 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)s amounted to $310 per ton, increasing by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 74%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $413 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($813 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($24 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 India (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)s imported into Costa Rica fell sharply to 818 tons, which is down by -18.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1K tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)s surged to $287K in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Trinidad and Tobago53.155.216424265.8%
Nicaragua49.128.721.037.7-8.4%
Panama5.45.43.55.71.8%
Others2.81.30.31.2-24.6%
Total11090.718928737.7%

Top Suppliers of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Trinidad and Tobago (754.7 tons)
  2. Panama (37.8 tons)
  3. Nicaragua (12.6 tons)

Exports of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)s exported from Costa Rica declined markedly to 561 tons, dropping by -64.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 109%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.6K tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)s fell notably to $174K in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 68%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $319K, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Export of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Ecuador96.384.313374.8-8.1%
Thailand98.057.691.949.4-20.4%
Guatemala16.718.950.127.618.2%
India17.79.413.86.8-27.3%
South Korea6.04.56.12.3-27.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.01.41.90.8-26.3%
Others28.813.422.112.6-24.1%
Total266189319174-13.2%

Top Export Markets for Ferrous Waste and Scrap; of Alloy Steel (Excluding Stainless) from Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Ecuador (232.7 tons)
  2. Guatemala (136.5 tons)
  3. Thailand (113.3 tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (33.8 tons)
  5. South Korea (17.2 tons)
  6. India (12.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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