Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Costa Rica - 2022

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  1. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  2. Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Costa Rica

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $1,649 per ton in 2022, rising by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $5,437 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($5,158 per ton), while the price for China ($440 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Costa Rica

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -10.5% to 16 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 23 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports surged to $27K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 116%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States2.86.112.214.673.4%
China4.79.43.74.70.0%
Italy1.64.52.44.237.9%
Mexico0.92.61.42.438.7%
Others1.52.50.71.1-9.8%
Total11.625.120.427.132.7%

Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. China (10.7 tons)
  2. United States (3.7 tons)
  3. Mexico (1.1 tons)
  4. Italy (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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