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Costa Rica - Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride) and Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Costa Rica: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2025

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican chloromethane and chloroethane market amounted to less than $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2018, approx. X tons of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) were exported from Costa Rica; flattening at 2017 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons) was the main destination for chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Costa Rica, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba was relatively modest.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Aruba was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2016 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Guatemala amounted to X% per year.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

Chloromethane and chloroethane imports into Costa Rica soared to X kg in 2018, growing by X% on 2017 figures. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports shrank markedly to $X in 2018. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the United States (X kg) was the main chloromethane and chloroethane supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) to Costa Rica.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2015 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chloromethane and chloroethane market in Costa Rica. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20141313 - Chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride)

Country coverage:

Costa Rica

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Costa Rica
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024