GCC: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in GCC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the GCC metal filing cabinet market, when its value increased by 41% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in GCC

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 65%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports in GCC

Metal filing cabinet exports contracted remarkably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -42.6% on 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 71%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2021. Oman (X tons) took a 9.6% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (9%).

Exports from the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -8.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+21.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +21.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+8.9 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -5.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest metal filing cabinet supplier in GCC, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, metal filing cabinet exports shrank by an average annual rate of -5.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (-0.8% per year) and Oman (+17.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 40% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, purchases abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Qatar was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 43% of total imports. Oman (X tons) held a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Kuwait (10%). Bahrain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of -3.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest metal filing cabinet importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. Kuwait and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +0.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform