Africa: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2024

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Africa

In 2023, the African metal filing cabinet market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Africa

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Zambia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Cameroon (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kenya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Cameroon (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Kenya (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest metal filing cabinet supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal imported in Africa stood at X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) represented the major importers of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, together mixing up X% of total imports. Ghana (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Senegal (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%), Zambia (X%), Botswana (X%), Tanzania (X%), Namibia (X%), Ghana (X%) and Uganda (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Senegal and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform