Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica
  4. Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $1,199 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils increased by +21.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,572 per ton. From 2015 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 Jamaica.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jamaica amounted to +1.7% per year.

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $4,068 per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6,021 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,835 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($452 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica

In 2022, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils from Costa Rica reduced markedly to 43 tons, waning by -33.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 64 tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils reduced notably to $51K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 279% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $77K, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Export of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Jamaica43.519.976.551.05.4%
Others0.50.40.40.3-15.7%
Total43.920.376.951.35.3%

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil from Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Jamaica (42.4 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils into Costa Rica contracted markedly to 1.9 tons, with a decrease of -49.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 341%.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils surged to $9.9K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 233%.

Import of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States3.42.04.59.440.4%
China0.20.11.30.20.0%
South Korea0.70.31.30.2-34.1%
Guatemala0.10.11.00.10.0%
Spain203N/AN/AN/A0%
Mexico0.10.10.5N/A123.6%
Others0.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Total2082.68.69.9-63.8%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. United States (1376.0 kg)
  2. South Korea (153.0 kg)
  3. China (133.0 kg)
  4. Mexico (104.0 kg)
  5. Guatemala (89.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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