Costa Rica: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose notably to $X in 2023, picking up 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, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2023, approx. X tons of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from Costa Rica; growing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Nicaragua (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2023, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Costa Rica expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reached $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Costa Rica, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Costa Rica, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform