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Costa Rica: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Costa Rica

In 2022, the Costa Rican corrugated paper box market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Guatemala exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Panama (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nicaragua (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Guatemala stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Guatemala totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($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 Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, purchases abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Honduras (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Honduras ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in the world?

The country with the largest volume of corrugated paper box consumption was China, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, corrugated paper box consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India, with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in the world?

The country with the largest volume of corrugated paper box production was China, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, corrugated paper box production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Costa Rica?

In value terms, Honduras, Guatemala and Brazil appeared to be the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Costa Rica, together comprising 72% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard from Costa Rica?

In value terms, Guatemala emerged as the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Costa Rica, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with a 13% share.

What is the average export price for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in Costa Rica?

The average corrugated paper box export price stood at $1,508 per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in Costa Rica?

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $1,764 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 43% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the corrugated paper box 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:

Prodcom 17211300 - Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard

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 2012–2023
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