Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in Guatemala - 2022

Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average metals; platinum, semi-manufactured import price stood at $982,957 per ton in 2022, growing by 55% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 126%. The import price peaked at $1,132,500 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Brazil ($2,138,000 per ton), while the price for Italy ($419,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+98.3%).

Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Imports in Guatemala

For the third consecutive year, Guatemala recorded growth in purchases abroad of metals; platinum, semi-manufactureds, which increased by 1,050% to 23 kg in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metals; platinum, semi-manufactured imports soared to $23K in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.