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Costa Rica: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican marble and travertine blocks market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Costa Rica

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, when their volume increased by 42% to X kg. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,714% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 992% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X kg) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Honduras amounted to +23.7%.

In value terms, Honduras ($X) also remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Honduras stood at +12.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -19.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Honduras.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.6% per year.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, imports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs into Costa Rica surged to X tons, growing by 121% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 172% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 331% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of marble and travertine blocks imports to Costa Rica, together comprising 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nicaragua (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Nicaragua ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Costa Rica, with a combined 53% share of total imports. Egypt, Italy, India, Spain, Turkey and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

India, with a CAGR of +1.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 141% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for marble and travertine blocks 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 08111136 - Marble and travertine merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

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
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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
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023