Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica - 2022

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica
  4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $28,609 per ton, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 147%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $29,260 per ton, and then reduced 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 ($35,253 per ton), while the price for Germany ($5,856 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $23,513 per ton in 2022, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 158%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $27,308 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nicaragua.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nicaragua amounted to +9.3% per year.

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses imported into Costa Rica skyrocketed to 971 kg, jumping by 436% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $28K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States15.67.14.626.619.5%
Mexico0.10.10.20.681.7%
Germany0.80.70.50.5-14.5%
Japan3.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Others8.99.5N/AN/A6.7%
Total28.617.45.327.8-0.9%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. United States (755.0 kg)
  2. Germany (90.0 kg)
  3. Mexico (89.0 kg)

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica

For the fourth year in a row, Costa Rica recorded growth in overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which increased by 5.4% to 156 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses reached $3.7K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Nicaragua0.12.90.13.7233.2%
Others2.0N/A3.6N/A34.2%
Total2.12.93.63.720.8%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes from Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Nicaragua (1.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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