Costa Rica: Market for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates 2024

Market Size for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates market soared to $X in 2022, rising 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). Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 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, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Panama (X kg) were the main destinations of sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports from Costa Rica, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exported from Costa Rica were Guatemala ($X), the Dominican Republic ($X) and Nicaragua ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion 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, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($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 the Dominican Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates suppliers to Costa Rica, with a combined X% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded strong growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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