Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds stood at $829,838 per ton in 2022, falling by -37.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $8,521,889 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($4,727,250 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $691,876 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+42.1%).

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds stood at $2,799,000 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -33.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $5,969,000 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 United States amounted to -7.3% per year.

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica

For the fourth consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded growth in purchases abroad of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds, which increased by 60% to 117 kg in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports contracted to $97K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of -0.5% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (113.0 kg)
2. Germany (4.0 kg)

Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 3 kg of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds were exported from Costa Rica; growing by 50% against 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured exports amounted to $8.4K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 0.3%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (3.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform