Kenya: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2024

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan metal filing cabinet market decreased by -17.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, exports of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal from Kenya fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by -45.8% on 2020. In general, exports saw a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,904%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,581% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X kg) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Kenya, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malawi (X kg), threefold. Somalia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan totaled -33.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (-31.6% per year) and Somalia (-36.7% per year).

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Kenya, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malawi ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Sudan amounted to -42.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (-34.8% per year) and Somalia (-42.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 12%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Seychelles (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal decreased by -16.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 98%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Kenya, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), eightfold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+20.7% per year) and Indonesia (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Kenya, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+19.2% per year) and Malaysia (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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