Costa Rica: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Costa Rica

In 2022, the Costa Rican market for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Costa Rica

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons), Honduras (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Costa Rica, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nicaragua (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nicaragua stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper imported into Costa Rica totaled X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

El Salvador (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, El Salvador ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Costa Rica, together accounting for X% of total imports.

El Salvador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform