Canada: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Canada

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Canadian metal filing cabinet market, when its value increased by 10% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exported from Canada shrank sharply to X tons, which is down by -42.8% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Canada, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X tons), twofold. Honduras (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+129.6% per year) and Honduras (-12.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Canada, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+135.1% per year) and Honduras (-10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Colombia ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, supplies from abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal decreased by -10.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal filing cabinet to Canada, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-5.1% per year) and India (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Canada, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-3.6% per year) and India (+20.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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