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Costa Rica - Organic Surface Active Agents - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Price for Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica - 2021

Price for Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $2,377 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,760 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 the United States ($4,091 per ton), while the price for China ($1,391 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $4,578 per ton in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, organic surface active agent export price increased by +42.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,932 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($7,592 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($1,072 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 Peru (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of organic surface active agents imported into Costa Rica rose sharply to 5.6K tons, surging by 11% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 5.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports rose rapidly to $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	4,840	4,904	4,662	5,212	2.5%
China	1,355	1,749	1,488	1,907	12.1%
South Korea	1,179	1,066	1,317	1,687	12.7%
Mexico	577	1,162	799	964	18.7%
Uruguay	333	298	326	408	7.0%
India	379	327	221	368	-1.0%
Germany	371	268	217	331	-3.7%
Russia	277	274	283	299	2.6%
United Arab Emirates	78.1	27.0	223	264	50.1%
Colombia	21.0	229	175	242	125.9%
Guatemala	207	112	192	223	2.5%
Italy	199	124	135	181	-3.1%
Hong Kong SAR	N/A	93.3	421	N/A	351.2%
Others	948	1,598	1,503	1,295	11.0%
Total	10,764	12,231	11,962	13,381	7.5%

Top Suppliers of Organic Surface Active Agent to Costa Rica in 2022:

China (1371.2 tons)
United States (1274.1 tons)
South Korea (1015.9 tons)
Mexico (397.8 tons)
India (209.0 tons)
Colombia (171.9 tons)
Russia (170.0 tons)
Uruguay (169.3 tons)
Germany (123.5 tons)
Italy (105.4 tons)
Guatemala (105.3 tons)
United Arab Emirates (97.2 tons)

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents decreased by -16.8% to 556 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 101%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 668 tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports declined slightly to $2.5M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 93%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.6M, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Organic Surface Active Agent in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Peru	2.3	86.9	1,409	1,723	808.2%
Nicaragua	90.3	125	497	343	56.0%
Guatemala	313	470	233	313	0.0%
Panama	111	339	224	77.5	-11.3%
El Salvador	96.6	26.4	24.4	27.5	-34.2%
Dominican Republic	42.9	257	42.1	25.8	-15.6%
Honduras	64.0	7.7	110	11.3	-43.9%
Others	113	24.1	31.2	25.9	-38.8%
Total	833	1,335	2,571	2,547	45.1%

Top Export Markets for Organic Surface Active Agent from Costa Rica in 2022:

Peru (227.0 tons)
Nicaragua (203.4 tons)
Guatemala (70.1 tons)
Dominican Republic (24.1 tons)
Panama (15.0 tons)
El Salvador (8.8 tons)
Honduras (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for organic surface active agent in Costa Rica. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20412020 - Anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
Prodcom 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
Prodcom 20412050 - Non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
Prodcom 20412090 - Organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, c ationic, non-ionic)

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Costa Rica

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Costa Rica
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17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023