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Bangladesh: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi metal filing cabinet market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -7.6% 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). Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2021, the amount of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exported from Bangladesh surged to X tons, jumping by 20% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,322% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 624% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+131.0% per year) and Singapore (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Bangladesh, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+101.1% per year) and Singapore (+23.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -32.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, metal filing cabinet imports into Bangladesh reduced to X tons, shrinking by -7.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal filing cabinet imports to Bangladesh, together comprising 94% of total imports. Thailand lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Bangladesh, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+3.7% per year) and Thailand (+59.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Italy and Pakistan, together comprising 43% of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, Japan, Indonesia, France, Turkey, the UK, Iran, Canada, Thailand and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 26%.
China remains the largest metal filing cabinet producing country worldwide, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, metal filing cabinet production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy, fourfold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal filing cabinet to Bangladesh, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates, with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 9.1% share.
In value terms, Kuwait remains the key foreign market for metal filing cabinet exports from Bangladesh.
The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $5,161 per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year.
The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $3,807 per ton in 2021, reducing by -2.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal filing cabinet market in Bangladesh. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25992200 - Filing cabinets, card-index cabinets... or desk equipment of base metal

Country coverage:

  • Bangladesh

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Bangladesh
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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