Costa Rica: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in Costa Rica

In 2022, the Costa Rican office supply market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Office Supply Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of office or school supplies of plastics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a temperate expansion. 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 years to come.

In value terms, office supply exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belize (X tons) was the main destination for office supply exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, office supply exports to Belize exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Panama (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belize amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Panama (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for office supply exported from Costa Rica were Belgium ($X), Belize ($X) and Panama ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belize, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average office supply export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a 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 Honduras ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belize ($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 Guatemala (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Office Supply Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, office supply imports into Costa Rica rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, office supply imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of office supply to Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, office supply imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of office or school supplies of plastics to Costa Rica, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average office supply import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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