Transfers (Decalcomanias) Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Transfers (Decalcomanias) Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average transfers (decalcomanias) import price stood at $8,240 per ton in 2022, waning by -30.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, transfers (decalcomanias) import price decreased by -41.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $13,982 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 ($13,648 per ton), while the price for China ($3,217 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transfers (Decalcomanias) Price in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average transfers (decalcomanias) export price stood at $30,968 per ton in 2022, growing by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($112,355 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($5,447 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 Peru (+30.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transfers (Decalcomanias) Imports in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 138 tons of transfers (decalcomanias)s were imported into Costa Rica; waning by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 68%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 158 tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, transfers (decalcomanias) imports shrank remarkably to $1.1M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Import of Transfers (Decalcomanias) in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	810	1,063	1,200	748	-2.6%
China	144	82.7	293	176	6.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)	6.3	7.1	12.3	63.1	115.6%
Mexico	44.2	30.9	27.0	27.0	-15.2%
Guatemala	33.2	6.8	18.4	20.8	-14.4%
Panama	22.2	9.0	24.6	7.5	-30.4%
Others	94.5	98.3	303	95.8	0.5%
Total	1,155	1,298	1,879	1,138	-0.5%

Top Suppliers of Transfers (Decalcomanias) to Costa Rica in 2022:

United States (54.8 tons)
China (54.7 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (16.7 tons)
Mexico (2.4 tons)
Guatemala (1.7 tons)
Panama (1.4 tons)

Transfers (Decalcomanias) Exports in Costa Rica

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of transfers (decalcomanias)s, when their volume increased by 73% to 1.8 tons. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp shrinkage.

In value terms, transfers (decalcomanias) exports skyrocketed to $55K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp decline.

Export of Transfers (Decalcomanias) in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Panama	33.3	10.0	3.4	27.2	-6.5%
Nicaragua	1.4	3.3	6.6	4.3	45.4%
Chile	3.7	N/A	N/A	3.6	-0.9%
United States	15.5	1.7	1.6	3.5	-39.1%
Peru	0.2	N/A	N/A	3.5	159.6%
Honduras	2.4	1.4	4.2	2.3	-1.4%
Colombia	N/A	N/A	0.6	1.5	150.0%
El Salvador	0.2	1.4	N/A	1.0	71.0%
Guatemala	68.5	5.9	0.5	0.5	-80.6%
Others	9.3	0.4	2.5	7.6	-6.5%
Total	135	24.1	19.3	55.0	-25.9%