Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $701 per ton in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The import price peaked at $794 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Colombia amounted to +24.7% per year.

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $700 per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $925 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Nicaragua.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +4.8% per year.

Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica

For the third consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded decline in overseas purchases of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps, which decreased by -44.3% to 105 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of -24.7% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell sharply to $73K in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -31.7% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (104.7 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Costa Rica

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Costa Rica shrank remarkably to 8 tons, falling by -96.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -15% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps declined sharply to $5.6K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -29.3% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Nicaragua (8.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform