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Costa Rica - Chlorides (Excluding Ammonium Chloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Chlorides Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Chlorides Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average chlorides import price stood at $1,411 per ton in 2022, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chlorides import price increased by +95.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($3,358 per ton), while the price for Italy ($405 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Price in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides export price amounted to $2,143 per ton, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,338 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($261 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 the United States (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Imports in Costa Rica

In 2022, purchases abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) decreased by -31.9% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports rose notably to $2.1M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Chlorides in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	427	662	762	985	32.1%
China	162	234	469	246	14.9%
United States	195	120	74.2	207	2.0%
Mexico	98.4	405	251	200	26.7%
Colombia	8.5	3.8	140	155	163.2%
Italy	199	72.6	103	97.3	-21.2%
Netherlands	52.8	23.6	37.9	33.1	-14.4%
Others	246	366	97.0	138	-17.5%
Total	1,388	1,887	1,934	2,061	14.1%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides to Costa Rica in 2022:

Spain (330.1 tons)
Mexico (265.7 tons)
Italy (240.0 tons)
Colombia (235.2 tons)
China (162.6 tons)
United States (61.5 tons)
Netherlands (52.8 tons)

Chlorides Exports in Costa Rica

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by 610% to 104 tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $223K in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Chlorides in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Cuba	35.4	28.7	25.0	156	63.9%
Nicaragua	1.0	0.1	1.0	32.9	220.4%
Guatemala	5.0	6.0	2.0	16.2	48.0%
El Salvador	N/A	N/A	0.2	8.0	3900.0%
Dominican Republic	5.4	0.6	0.3	6.7	7.5%
Panama	2.4	0.8	0.2	0.3	-50.0%
Others	0.2	0.1	0.1	2.8	141.0%
Total	49.4	36.3	28.9	223	65.3%

Top Export Markets for Chlorides from Costa Rica in 2022:

Cuba (44.0 tons)
Nicaragua (39.7 tons)
Guatemala (11.0 tons)
Dominican Republic (3.6 tons)
El Salvador (3.5 tons)
Panama (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chlorides market in Costa Rica. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Prodcom 20133130 - Chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride)

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Costa Rica

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023