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Costa Rica - Letter Clips, Letter Corners Of Base Metal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Metal Letter Clip Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Metal Letter Clip Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average metal letter clip import price stood at $4,684 per ton in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,829 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Hong Kong SAR ($13,070 per ton), while the price for the United States ($3,322 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+51.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Letter Clip Price in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average metal letter clip export price stood at $3,641 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal letter clip export price increased by +49.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 125% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,382 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($5,026 per ton), while the average price for exports to Trinidad and Tobago ($2,954 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 Guatemala (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Letter Clip Imports in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 161 tons of letter clips, letter corners of base metal were imported into Costa Rica; surging by 12% on the year before. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal letter clip imports skyrocketed to $753K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 162%.

Import of Metal Letter Clip in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	649	105	342	308	-22.0%
United States	189	44.6	136	229	6.6%
Slovenia	N/A	N/A	8.9	55.2	520.2%
Hong Kong SAR	N/A	N/A	N/A	44.1	0%
El Salvador	1.7	2.9	16.1	18.9	123.2%
Panama	37.9	25.0	N/A	11.8	-32.2%
Mexico	31.1	21.9	12.4	9.0	-33.9%
Others	122	6.9	25.0	77.0	-14.2%
Total	1,030	206	540	753	-9.9%

Top Suppliers of Metal Letter Clip to Costa Rica in 2022:

United States (69.0 tons)
China (64.4 tons)
Slovenia (7.3 tons)
El Salvador (4.0 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (3.4 tons)
Panama (2.5 tons)
Mexico (1.4 tons)

Metal Letter Clip Exports in Costa Rica

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of letter clips, letter corners of base metal, when their volume decreased by -23.1% to 50 tons. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 156%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 64 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, metal letter clip exports declined to $180K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $195K, and then fell in the following year.

Export of Metal Letter Clip in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Guatemala	N/A	25.0	60.0	44.9	34.0%
Nicaragua	11.2	15.8	37.5	34.6	45.6%
Honduras	N/A	2.8	30.6	26.0	204.7%
Dominican Republic	15.0	7.1	20.6	23.1	15.5%
El Salvador	0.1	7.9	32.9	19.7	481.9%
Mexico	N/A	N/A	N/A	8.9	0%
Panama	N/A	3.0	6.1	6.2	43.8%
Trinidad and Tobago	4.6	2.0	2.2	6.0	9.3%
Others	2.9	2.3	5.0	11.0	56.0%
Total	33.7	65.8	195	180	74.8%

Top Export Markets for Metal Letter Clip from Costa Rica in 2022:

Guatemala (11.6 tons)
Nicaragua (9.9 tons)
Dominican Republic (7.4 tons)
Honduras (6.3 tons)
El Salvador (5.0 tons)
Trinidad and Tobago (2.0 tons)
Mexico (1.8 tons)
Panama (1.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal letter clip 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25992370 - Office articles such as letter clips, letter corners... of base metal

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Costa Rica

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in 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
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8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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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