Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average lead; waste and scrap export price stood at $1,294 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lead; waste and scrap export price increased by +18.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,011 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 the United States ($3,341 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($956 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 Spain (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average lead; waste and scrap import price stood at $766 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -33.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 71%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,155 per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($873 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $399 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%).

Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica

For the third year in a row, Costa Rica recorded decline in overseas shipments of lead; waste and scraps, which decreased by -32.7% to 105 tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant decline. The smallest decline of -1.1% was in 2021.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap exports fell markedly to $136K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16%.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Waste and Scrap from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. India (55.9 tons)
2. Spain (37.9 tons)
3. United States (11.6 tons)

Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead; waste and scraps were finally on the rise to reach 43 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap imports surged to $33K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Waste and Scrap to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. El Salvador (33.7 tons)
2. United States (9.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform