Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphides; polysulphides import price amounted to $3,120 per ton, increasing by 60% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($6,144 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,537 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphides; polysulphides export price amounted to $2,950 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 42%. The export price peaked at $2,955 per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($4,400 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua stood at $2,921 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (+6.6%).

Sulphides; Polysulphides Imports in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 18 tons of sulphides; polysulphideses were imported into Costa Rica; with an increase of 54% on the year before. In general, imports showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides imports skyrocketed to $57K in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 349%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphides; Polysulphides in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	4.7	0.5	8.9	22.9	69.5%
Guatemala	0.7	0.2	5.1	17.2	190.7%
Belgium	4.5	1.6	6.2	10.3	31.8%
United States	0.1	1.8	0.4	2.3	184.4%
Mexico	0.9	0.3	1.3	2.2	34.7%
China	0.9	0.2	0.9	1.6	21.1%
Others	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.5	35.7%
Total	12.1	5.1	23.1	56.9	67.5%

Top Suppliers of Sulphides; Polysulphides to Costa Rica in 2022:

Belgium (6.7 tons)
Guatemala (4.6 tons)
Brazil (3.7 tons)
United States (1.3 tons)
China (1.0 tons)
Mexico (0.7 tons)

Sulphides; Polysulphides Exports in Costa Rica

For the fourth consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded growth in shipments abroad of sulphides; polysulphideses, which increased by 16% to 258 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% 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 +53.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides exports surged to $761 in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.