India: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in India

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Indian metal filing cabinet market, when its value decreased by -6.2% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +3.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in India

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +5.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from India

Metal filing cabinet exports from India surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 323% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from India, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to Nepal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nepal amounted to +107.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+38.3% per year) and Myanmar (+177.8% per year).

In value terms, Nepal ($X), the United States ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for metal filing cabinet exported from India worldwide, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Angola, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Angola, with a CAGR of +583.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Angola (+30.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, overseas purchases of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal increased by 60% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal filing cabinet supplier to India, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-28.9% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-27.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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