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Costa Rica: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Costa Rica

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.3%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Costa Rica, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to El Salvador totaled +15.4%.

In value terms, El Salvador ($X) also remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to El Salvador stood at +27.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by +116.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +10.4% per year.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp imported into Costa Rica fell modestly to X tons, shrinking by -2% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -1.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -3.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -2.5% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp 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 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

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
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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 2012–2024
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