Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica - 2022

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica
  4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $4,064 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 64%. The import price peaked at $5,824 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,683 per ton), while the price for Germany ($3,008 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $750 per ton in 2021, falling by -62.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price decreased by -7.7%. The export price peaked at $7,592 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nicaragua.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to +27.3% per year.

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses decreased by -40.1% to 3.8 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 298%.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses contracted significantly to $15K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 296% against the previous year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China0.52.23.86.4133.9%
Germany1.02.56.15.778.6%
United States1.64.55.32.516.0%
FranceN/A1.72.00.6-40.6%
Colombia0.30.91.3N/A108.2%
Japan1.14.55.8N/A129.6%
Czech RepublicN/A1.41.7N/A21.4%
Others0.20.70.90.1-20.6%
Total4.618.427.015.349.3%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Germany (1881.0 kg)
  2. China (1454.0 kg)
  3. United States (379.0 kg)
  4. France (40.0 kg)

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica

Exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Costa Rica surged to 8 kg in 2021, picking up by 33% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +33.3% from 2020 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses reduced remarkably to $6 in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp setback.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Costa Rica (USD)
COUNTRY20202021CAGR,
2020-2021
NicaraguaN/A6.00%
Spain12.0N/A0%
OthersN/AN/A0%
Total12.06.0-50.0%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Nicaragua (8.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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