Slaked Lime Price in Costa Rica - 2022

Slaked Lime Price in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average slaked lime import price amounted to $208 per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, slaked lime import price increased by +96.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($862 per ton), while the price for Guatemala amounted to $196 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.9%).

Slaked Lime Price in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average slaked lime export price stood at $243 per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 166% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $398 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Panama amounted to +5.7% per year.

Slaked Lime Imports in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 7.1K tons of slaked lime were imported into Costa Rica; dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.5K tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, slaked lime imports rose slightly to $1.5M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Slaked Lime in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Guatemala	844	1,090	1,260	1,364	17.4%
United States	70.3	81.8	110	107	15.0%
Others	17.1	39.4	66.0	12.2	-10.6%
Total	931	1,211	1,436	1,483	16.8%

Top Suppliers of Slaked Lime to Costa Rica in 2022:

Guatemala (7.0K tons)
United States (0.1K tons)

Slaked Lime Exports in Costa Rica

Slaked lime exports from Costa Rica declined to 12 tons in 2022, which is down by -2.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 199% against the previous year.

In value terms, slaked lime exports totaled $2.9K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 210% against the previous year.