Copper; Master Alloys Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Copper; Master Alloys Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper; master alloys import price amounted to $85,396 per ton, rising by 434% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The import price peaked at $134,118 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -2.5% per year.

Copper; Master Alloys Imports in Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of copper; master alloyses into Costa Rica fell notably to 101 kg, shrinking by -22.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 309%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 131 kg, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, copper; master alloys imports soared to $8.6K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.