Spain: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2024

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Spain

The Spanish metal filing cabinet market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Spain

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period 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 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Metal filing cabinet production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal, when their volume decreased by -10.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 123%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 553%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Spain, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Luxembourg (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (-12.2% per year) and Luxembourg (+153.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Spain, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+178.8% per year) and Portugal (+2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 399% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Germany (+41.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal increased by 56% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 145%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal filing cabinet to Spain, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+64.1% per year) and Portugal (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Spain, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +65.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.1% per year) and Germany (+23.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 66%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+32.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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