Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica - 2022

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1. Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica

Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds amounted to $6,479 per ton, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds increased by +61.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Austria ($14,247 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($4,203 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds amounted to $4,067 per ton, with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $5,406 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($5,832 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($2,692 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 Nicaragua (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 876 tons of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds were imported into Costa Rica; growing by 25% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds soared to $5.7M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. China (516.4 tons)
2. United States (139.8 tons)
3. Brazil (124.4 tons)
4. Honduras (20.6 tons)
5. Guatemala (20.2 tons)
6. Austria (12.4 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds was finally on the rise to reach 59 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction.

In value terms, exports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds dropped to $241K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage.

Top Export Markets for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Guatemala (47.8 tons)
2. Panama (10.3 tons)
3. Nicaragua (1.1 tons)
4. Mexico (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform