Price for Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica
4. Exports of Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica

Price for Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel stood at $3,333 per ton in 2022, rising by 180% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The import price peaked at $3,713 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($9,321 per ton), while the price for Honduras ($489 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 (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel stood at $1,197 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 89%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,257 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nicaragua.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nicaragua amounted to +8.9% per year.

Imports of Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel decreased by -90.4% to 26 tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel contracted sharply to $85K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 5.9% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Spain (13.1 tons)
2. United Kingdom (4.0 tons)
3. United States (3.1 tons)
4. China (2.1 tons)
5. Honduras (1.5 tons)
6. Germany (1.1 tons)

Exports of Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel in Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel decreased by -87.8% to 142 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 214%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.2 tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel shrank remarkably to $170 in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 197%.

Top Export Markets for Railway or Tramway Track Constructions of Iron or Steel from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Nicaragua (142.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform