Costa Rica: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican market for pulp from fibres other than wood dropped to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Costa Rica

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Costa Rica surged to X tons, increasing by 46% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 160%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 166%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of -7.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Costa Rica were El Salvador ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Panama ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, El Salvador, with a CAGR of -4.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 El Salvador (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Costa Rica

Imports of pulp from fibres other than wood into Costa Rica fell to X tons in 2022, reducing by -3.9% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 -7.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +6.3%).

In value terms, Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to Costa Rica.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform