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Costa Rica: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in Costa Rica

In 2022, the Costa Rican coniferous roundwood market decreased by -12.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of roundwood (coniferous) increased by 30% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 458% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 823%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous roundwood exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X cubic meters), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +17.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for roundwood (coniferous) exports from Costa Rica, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +12.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average coniferous roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

Coniferous roundwood imports into Costa Rica soared to X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of 132% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 269%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 404%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X cubic meters) was the main coniferous roundwood supplier to Costa Rica, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile totaled +48.1%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood (coniferous) to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile amounted to +44.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coniferous roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to +22.7% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the coniferous roundwood 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 1862 -

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 2012–2023
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