Latin America and the Caribbean: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American metal filing cabinet market stood at $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, metal filing cabinet exports in Latin America and the Caribbean dropped rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -38.4% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 292% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 272% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) represented the key exporter of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, creating 57% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Panama (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together comprising a 33% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mexico (X tons) and Bahamas (X tons) - each accounted for a 3.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal filing cabinet exports from Brazil stood at +26.1%. At the same time, El Salvador (+62.1%), Bahamas (+48.7%) and Ecuador (+23.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, El Salvador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +62.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mexico (-1.6%) and Panama (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Brazil, El Salvador, Ecuador and Bahamas increased by +46, +11, +7 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest metal filing cabinet supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +14.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ecuador (+30.3% per year) and Panama (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, overseas purchases of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal decreased by -17.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked 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. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented roughly 52% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Jamaica (X tons) and Guyana (X tons), together constituting a 13% share of total imports. Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), Argentina (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guyana (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to +3.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+1.5% per year) and Colombia (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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