Chalk Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Chalk Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chalk import price amounted to $299 per ton, shrinking by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chalk import price increased by +89.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $321 per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 South Korea ($519 per ton), while the price for Spain ($188 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 (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk Price in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average chalk export price stood at $181 per ton in 2022, dropping by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 135%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $517 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Panama amounted to +2.1% per year.

Chalk Imports in Costa Rica

For the fourth consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded growth in purchases abroad of chalks, which increased by 2.7% to 1K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chalk imports reduced slightly to $309K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $323K, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Import of Chalk in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Dominican Republic	106	89.5	114	98.4	-2.4%
United States	70.4	72.4	81.7	70.7	0.1%
South Korea	52.6	58.9	67.0	69.3	9.6%
Belgium	6.7	11.9	13.1	10.9	17.6%
Spain	3.5	3.8	4.3	4.4	7.9%
Colombia	0.8	2.5	4.3	3.8	68.1%
Others	19.3	20.7	38.6	51.6	38.8%
Total	259	260	323	309	6.1%

Top Suppliers of Chalk to Costa Rica in 2022:

Dominican Republic (518.9 tons)
United States (194.8 tons)
South Korea (133.4 tons)
Belgium (35.2 tons)
Spain (23.3 tons)
Colombia (15.9 tons)

Chalk Exports in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of chalks exported from Costa Rica expanded markedly to 13 tons, increasing by 14% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +78.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chalk exports reduced to $2.4K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -37.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 67%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.8K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.