India: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2024

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in India

The Indian metal filing cabinet market rose to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in India

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Metal filing cabinet production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from India

In 2023, the amount of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exported from India fell markedly to X tons, declining by X% against 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports fell remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the main destinations of metal filing cabinet exports from India, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Maldives, Bhutan, the Philippines, Tanzania, Mauritius and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Nepal ($X) were the largest markets for metal filing cabinet exported from India worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Nigeria, Maldives, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, the Philippines, Kenya, Bhutan, Tanzania and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into India

In 2023, the amount of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal imported into India was estimated at X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) was the main supplier of metal filing cabinet to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform