Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s amounted to $77 per unit, rising by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($116 per unit), while the price for Nicaragua ($24 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s stood at $30 per unit in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 66% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $44 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($49 per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($17 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica

For the fourth consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded growth in supplies from abroad of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s, which increased by 7.5% to 588 units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.7%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s surged to $45K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. El Salvador (459.0 units)
2. United States (88.0 units)
3. Nicaragua (41.0 units)

Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Costa Rica

For the third year in a row, Costa Rica recorded decline in overseas shipments of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s, which decreased by -8.1% to 124 units in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -7.5% was in 2021. The exports peaked at 160 units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s declined modestly to $3.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $4K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Germany (52.0 units)
2. United States (40.0 units)
3. Austria (32.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform