Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms amounted to $823 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked at $2,613 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,072 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($617 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 (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms stood at $4,040 per ton in 2022, which is down by -17.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 65%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,954 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($21,455 per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($599 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 China (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica

In 2022, supplies from abroad of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms decreased by -17.2% to 5.2K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9,009%.

In value terms, imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms dropped rapidly to $4.3M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 7,998% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. China (4.4K tons)
2. Turkey (0.7K tons)

Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 36 tons of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms were exported from Costa Rica; with a decrease of -67.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 396% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 109 tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms fell significantly to $145K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 391%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $534K, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Ireland (27.1 tons)
2. Panama (2.1 tons)
3. Guatemala (2.0 tons)
4. El Salvador (1.7 tons)
5. Honduras (1.6 tons)
6. United States (0.7 tons)
7. Nicaragua (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform