Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica

Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $1.3 per unit, dropping by -21.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $114 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1.4 per unit), while the price for Belgium ($747 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (-12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $897 per thousand units, waning by -17.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3.9 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were El Salvador ($1.1 per unit) and Nicaragua ($1 per unit), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($757 per thousand units) and Panama ($1 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (-5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s imported into Costa Rica skyrocketed to 9.7M units, jumping by 46% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s expanded notably to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild descent. Imports peaked at $14M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Mexico (7.3M units)
2. United States (1.0M units)
3. China (0.3M units)
4. Belgium (0.2M units)
5. Hungary (0.2M units)
6. Turkey (0.1M units)

Exports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Costa Rica

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s increased by 693% to 31K units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s soared to $28K in 2022. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Guatemala (17.2K units)
2. El Salvador (14.1K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform