Australia and Oceania: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2024

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the metal filing cabinet market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 115% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 154%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 111%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia 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 +7.0% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-22.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia increased by +37 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest metal filing cabinet supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

In Australia, metal filing cabinet exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-0.7%).

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal decreased by -11.6% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the major importer of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, comprising 74% of total imports. New Zealand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Papua New Guinea (4.7%). The following importers - Guam (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) - each amounted to a 3.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal filing cabinet imports into Australia stood at -10.0%. At the same time, Guam (+47.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +47.6% from 2012-2021. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, New Zealand (-3.4%) and Papua New Guinea (-17.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand, Australia and Guam increased by +7.4, +3.7 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in Australia and Oceania, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at -3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+1.9% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-18.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal filing cabinet import price increased by +119.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Guam ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) and Fiji ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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