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Costa Rica: Injection-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Injection-Moulding Machine Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican injection-moulding machine market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 50% 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, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Injection-moulding machine consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Injection-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

Injection-moulding machine exports from Costa Rica fell markedly to X units in 2022, which is down by -66.7% on the year before. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 80%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 243%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X units) was the main destination for injection-moulding machine exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Guatemala totaled -7.4%.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Guatemala amounted to -9.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average injection-moulding machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to +113.5% per year.

Injection-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X units of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics were imported into Costa Rica; picking up by 42% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest injection-moulding machine supplier to Costa Rica, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, injection-moulding machine imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +33.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+0.5% per year) and Japan (+29.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics to Costa Rica, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +34.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+1.8% per year) and Japan (+29.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average injection-moulding machine import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 7.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+58.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the injection-moulding machine 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 28961010 - Injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics or for manufacturing rubber or plastic products

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