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Costa Rica: Activated Carbon Market 2024

Activated Carbon Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican activated carbon market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted buoyant growth. Activated carbon consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Activated Carbon Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of activated carbon increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, activated carbon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) was the main destination for activated carbon exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, activated carbon exports to El Salvador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to El Salvador stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for activated carbon exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by El Salvador ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X 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 Nicaragua (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Activated Carbon Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X tons of activated carbon were imported into Costa Rica; flattening at the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, activated carbon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Guatemala (X tons) constituted the largest activated carbon supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, activated carbon imports from Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Guatemala totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Guatemala ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest activated carbon suppliers to Costa Rica, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for activated carbon in the world?

The country with the largest volume of activated carbon consumption was China, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, activated carbon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India, with an 8.6% share.

What are the largest producers of activated carbon in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of activated carbon production, accounting for 37% of total volume. Moreover, activated carbon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States, with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of activated carbon to Costa Rica?

In value terms, the largest activated carbon suppliers to Costa Rica were Guatemala, the United States and Mexico, together comprising 95% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of activated carbon from Costa Rica?

In value terms, China emerged as the key foreign market for activated carbon exports from Costa Rica, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by El Salvador, with a 17% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for activated carbon in Costa Rica?

The average activated carbon export price stood at $11,546 per ton in 2022, growing by 127% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for activated carbon in Costa Rica?

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $1,096 per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the activated carbon market 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 20595400 - Activated carbon

Country coverage:

Costa Rica

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Costa Rica
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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