Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica
4. Imports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica

Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids export price amounted to $995 per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,253 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Panama ($1,249 per ton) and Guatemala ($1,165 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($948 per ton) and Honduras ($950 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids import price stood at $2,023 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 144% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,346 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 the United States ($2,096 per ton), while the price for China ($1,138 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+78.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses decreased by -1.6% to 1.9K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 9.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids exports surged to $1.9M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Ecuador (646.4 tons)
2. Nicaragua (622.6 tons)
3. Honduras (274.2 tons)
4. Guatemala (169.2 tons)
5. El Salvador (117.1 tons)
6. Panama (42.2 tons)

Imports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 279 tons of lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses were imported into Costa Rica; growing by 144% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids imports skyrocketed to $564K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. United States (223.6 tons)
2. China (28.5 tons)
3. Netherlands (20.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform