Ecuador: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian metal filing cabinet market rose slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Ecuador

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Ecuador

For the fourth consecutive year, Ecuador recorded growth in overseas shipments of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 2,631% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to Panama exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama stood at -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (0.0% per year) and Costa Rica (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Ecuador, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Peru was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (-81.1% per year) and Costa Rica (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($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 (-79.7%).

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, imports of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal into Ecuador soared to X tons, picking up by 122% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of metal filing cabinet to Ecuador, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Ecuador, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +4.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +39.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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