Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican styrene imports are predicted to reach 1.3 million kilograms by 2026, growing at a year-on-year CAGR of 0.5%. This is a decrease from 1.2 million kilograms in 2021, and a 5.7% drop compared to 1999. In 2021, Bangladesh led the rankings with 1.2 million kilograms, followed by South Korea, India and Mexico. In 2018, Costa Rican styrene exports decreased by 56.9% to 2,170 kilograms compared to 2017. Since 1999, exports have increased by 20.9%. The country was the 48th largest exporter in 2018, with Estonia overtaking with 2,170 kilograms. The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and South Korea respectively followed in the rankings.