Costa Rica: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Costa Rica

In 2022, the Costa Rican market for pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Pens, stylos and similar stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X units of pens, stylos and similar stationery were exported from Costa Rica; declining by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Honduras (X units), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, Panama ($X), the United States ($X) and El Salvador ($X) constituted the largest markets for pens, stylos and similar stationery exported from Costa Rica worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Belgium and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pens, stylos and similar stationery stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas purchases of pens, stylos and similar stationery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery supplier to Costa Rica, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), twofold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at 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, China ($X), Mexico ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery suppliers to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports. Peru, Malaysia, Germany, Spain, India, Panama and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pens, stylos and similar stationery stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pens, stylos and similar stationery import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Japan ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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