Germany: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German metal filing cabinet market increased by 2.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild contraction. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Germany

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep slump. Metal filing cabinet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal were exported from Germany; declining by -23% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of metal filing cabinet exports from Germany, together accounting for 54% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal filing cabinet exported from Germany were Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 49% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Italy (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Germany

Metal filing cabinet imports into Germany contracted significantly to X tons in 2021, reducing by -18.1% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal filing cabinet to Germany, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+8.7% per year) and Poland (+45.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Germany, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+59.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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