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Pakistan: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani metal filing cabinet market rose slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Pakistan

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal were exported from Pakistan; increasing by 67% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 93%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of metal filing cabinet exports from Pakistan, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +67.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Pakistan, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+52.9% per year) and Switzerland (+44.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 the UK (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, imports of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal into Pakistan dropped sharply to X tons, waning by -74.3% against 2020. In general, imports showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 210%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 197% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Malaysia (X kg) were the main suppliers of metal filing cabinet imports to Pakistan, together accounting for 80% of total imports. Switzerland, France, Singapore, the UK, Thailand and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Pakistan, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+29.0% per year) and Malaysia (+41.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 UK (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Italy and Pakistan, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, Japan, Indonesia, France, Turkey, the UK, Iran, Canada, Thailand and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 26%.
The country with the largest volume of metal filing cabinet production was China, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, metal filing cabinet production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy, fourfold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal filing cabinet to Pakistan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 2.1% share of total imports.
In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for metal filing cabinet exports from Pakistan.
The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $3,927 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year.
The average metal filing cabinet import price stood at $5,947 per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal filing cabinet market in Pakistan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25992200 - Filing cabinets, card-index cabinets... or desk equipment of base metal

Country coverage:

  • Pakistan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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