Price for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica

Price for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserveds amounted to $6,124 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,551 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($9,239 per ton), while the price for Chile ($2,434 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserveds amounted to $20,000 per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $23,098 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +22.6% per year.

Imports of Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas purchases of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserveds decreased by -12.9% to 415 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 537 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserveds fell to $2.5M in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1.8%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Spain (205.7 tons)
2. Chile (109.7 tons)
3. Vietnam (28.7 tons)
4. Ecuador (25.1 tons)
5. United States (22.8 tons)
6. New Zealand (19.6 tons)

Exports of Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved in Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserveds decreased by 99.9% to 1 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 217%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 5.8 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserveds shrank notably to $20 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 230%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $133K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Other Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared or Preserved from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Germany (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform