MERCOSUR: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2024

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the MERCOSUR metal filing cabinet market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, overseas shipments of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports amounted to $X in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Ecuador (X kg) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Ecuador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Ecuador (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest metal filing cabinet supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, metal filing cabinet exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Ecuador amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Metal filing cabinet imports reduced to X tons in 2023, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) represented the main importers of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Argentina (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guyana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal filing cabinet importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Chile, Guyana, Venezuela and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Guyana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform