Price for Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala
4. Exports of Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala

Price for Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for slide fasteners; fitted with chain scoops of base metals stood at $0.1 per unit in 2022, reducing by -14.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $0.2 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Hong Kong SAR ($1.7 per unit), while the price for China (less than $0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for slide fasteners; fitted with chain scoops of base metals amounted to $0.1 per unit, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 232% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $0.3 per unit 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($0.1 per unit), while the average price for exports to El Salvador stood at $0.1 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala

In 2022, imports of slide fasteners; fitted with chain scoops of base metals into Guatemala surged to 21M units, increasing by 18% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of slide fasteners; fitted with chain scoops of base metals reached $2.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $2.7M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal to Guatemala in 2022:

1. China (16.3M units)
2. El Salvador (2.2M units)
3. United States (2.1M units)
4. Mexico (0.2M units)

Exports of Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal in Guatemala

In 2022, approx. 57K units of slide fasteners; fitted with chain scoops of base metals were exported from Guatemala; declining by -30.4% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -1.1% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at 116K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of slide fasteners; fitted with chain scoops of base metals shrank dramatically to $7.3K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $12K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Slide Fasteners; Fitted with Chain Scoops of Base Metal from Guatemala in 2022:

1. Honduras (44.7K units)
2. El Salvador (11.9K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform