Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Costa Rica - 2022

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1. Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Costa Rica

Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated amounted to $220 per ton, falling by -46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $483 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +1.7% per year.

Imports of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Costa Rica

In 2022, supplies from abroad of iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated decreased by 99.9% to 41 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 238%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 597 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated imports shrank sharply to $9 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 200%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $197K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (41.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform