Scandinavia: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia metal filing cabinet market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Metal filing cabinet exports totaled X tons in 2021, picking up by 11% compared with 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -0.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +68.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +20.3%).

In value terms, the largest metal filing cabinet supplying countries in Scandinavia were Denmark ($X) and Sweden ($X).

Denmark, with a CAGR of +19.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.1%).

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, purchases abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 27%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the main importer of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, constituting 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together mixing up a 34% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal imports, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021. Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Norway (-1.9%) and Finland (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden increased by +10 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal in Scandinavia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 14% share.

In Sweden, metal filing cabinet imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (-2.6% per year) and Denmark (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Norway ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform