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Costa Rica: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican recovered fibre pulp market plummeted to $X in 2022, reducing by -25.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 50%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2021, exports of recovered fibre pulp from Costa Rica totaled X tons, leveling off at 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons) was the main destination for recovered fibre pulp exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Honduras was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Honduras was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average recovered fibre pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2014 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to 0.0% per year.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were imported into Costa Rica; dropping by -25.3% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 425%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 440% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest recovered fibre pulp supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +28.1%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to Costa Rica, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +22.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-4.5%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the recovered fibre pulp 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:

FCL 1609 - Recovered fibre pulp

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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