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Colombia: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian metal filing cabinet market contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -57% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw moderate growth. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, the amount of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exported from Colombia shrank sharply to X kg, falling by -40.7% on the year before. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3,019% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,492%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X kg) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Colombia, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Costa Rica (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Guatemala (X kg), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at +41.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (+38.7% per year) and Guatemala (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Colombia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +28.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+11.7% per year) and Costa Rica (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Panama (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, approx. X tons of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal were imported into Colombia; reducing by -64.4% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 113%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of metal filing cabinet to Colombia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Panama (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +13.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Colombia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +2.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 95% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Panama ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+11.9%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Italy and Pakistan, together comprising 43% of global consumption. China, Japan, Indonesia, France, Turkey, the UK, Iran, Canada, Thailand and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

What are the largest producers of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in the world?

The country with the largest volume of metal filing cabinet production was China, 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.

What are the leading suppliers of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Colombia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal filing cabinet to Colombia.

What are the leading importers of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal from Colombia?

In value terms, Panama remains the key foreign market for metal filing cabinet exports from Colombia.

What is the average export price for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in Colombia?

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $6,200 per ton in 2021, surging by 7.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in Colombia?

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $897 per ton, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal filing cabinet market in Colombia. 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:

Colombia

Data coverage:

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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