Bulgaria: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian metal filing cabinet market amounted to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 46%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in overseas shipments of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, which increased by 145% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 572%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 505% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), sixfold. Serbia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania totaled +29.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+24.1% per year) and Serbia (+45.9% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Bulgaria, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to +30.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+19.1% per year) and Serbia (+31.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 275% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 United Arab Emirates (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Metal filing cabinet imports into Bulgaria soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 51% against 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal filing cabinet imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for 86% of total imports. Germany, Italy and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal filing cabinet suppliers to Bulgaria were Poland ($X), China ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +34.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 83% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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