Metal Filing Cabinet Market

The article provides a detailed analysis of the global metal filing cabinet market, predicting an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Consumption is forecasted to increase slightly with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2%, reaching 177K tons by 2030. The market value is expected to rise to $844M by the end of 2030. The United States, China, and Italy are among the top countries for consumption and market value. The article also covers production, import, and export data, highlighting China as the largest exporter of metal filing cabinets. Overall, the global market shows steady growth potential for the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for metal filing cabinet worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 177K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $844M (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Filing Cabinets, Card-Index Cabinets Or Desk Equipment Of Base Metal

Global metal filing cabinet consumption fell to 149K tons in 2022, waning by -9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 223K tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global metal filing cabinet market value fell to $660M in 2022, which is down by -9.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $971M. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (30K tons), China (24K tons) and Italy (17K tons), with a combined 48% share of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.

In value terms, Italy ($114M), China ($105M) and the United States ($86M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 46% share of the global market.

The United States, with a CAGR of +3.5%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of metal filing cabinet per capita consumption was registered in Italy (279 kg per 1000 persons), followed by the United States (90 kg per 1000 persons), Canada (62 kg per 1000 persons) and Russia (34 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of metal filing cabinet was estimated at 19 kg per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the metal filing cabinet per capita consumption in Italy amounted to +1.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (+6.7% per year) and Canada (-3.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Filing Cabinets, Card-Index Cabinets Or Desk Equipment Of Base Metal

In 2022, global production of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal contracted to 134K tons, falling by -4.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, production showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 215K tons. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production fell to $652M in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $951M. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of metal filing cabinet production was China (65K tons), comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, metal filing cabinet production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (16K tons), fourfold. India (11K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.5% share.

In China, metal filing cabinet production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+1.6% per year) and India (-0.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Filing Cabinets, Card-Index Cabinets Or Desk Equipment Of Base Metal

Global metal filing cabinet imports fell to 70K tons in 2022, shrinking by -8.2% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 76K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports shrank to $278M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 24%. Global imports peaked at $310M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (31K tons) represented the largest importer of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, creating 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Japan (3.9K tons), generating a 5.6% share of total imports. Germany (2.3K tons), the UK (1.9K tons), Indonesia (1.4K tons), the Netherlands (1.4K tons), France (1.3K tons), Iraq (1.2K tons), Sweden (1.1K tons) and Canada (1.1K tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+17.7%), the Netherlands (+6.1%) and Sweden (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +17.7% from 2012-2022. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-1.5%), Germany (-2.3%), the UK (-2.7%), Indonesia (-3.2%) and France (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+27 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while France and Germany saw its share reduced by -1.6% and -1.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($79M) constitutes the largest market for imported filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal worldwide, comprising 29% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($14M), with a 5.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.6% share.

In the United States, metal filing cabinet imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+0.4% per year) and Japan (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $4,002 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,439 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($11,003 per ton), while Iraq ($1,585 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Filing Cabinets, Card-Index Cabinets Or Desk Equipment Of Base Metal

In 2022, shipments abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal increased by 6.6% to 55K tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 61K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports rose significantly to $332M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to 41K tons, which was approx. 74% of total exports in 2022. The UK (2.4K tons), Poland (2.1K tons), the Netherlands (1.2K tons), Germany (0.9K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (0.8K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+8.8%), the UK (+8.3%) and Poland (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +8.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-5.4%) and the United Arab Emirates (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+12 p.p.) and the UK (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -2.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($231M) remains the largest metal filing cabinet supplier worldwide, comprising 69% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($21M), with a 6.3% share of global exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 3.2% share.

In China, metal filing cabinet exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+5.8% per year) and Poland (+7.9% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $6,001 per ton in 2022, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($8,771 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($2,266 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform