Sweden: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swedish metal filing cabinet market, when its value increased by 68% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Filing Cabinet Production in Sweden

In value terms, metal filing cabinet production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal were exported from Sweden; which is down by -8.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked 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 contracted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for metal filing cabinet exports from Sweden, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway totaled +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+0.4% per year) and Finland (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal exports from Sweden, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway stood at +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+1.6% per year) and the UK (+36.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal filing cabinet export price increased by +99.7% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 France (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal were imported into Sweden; with an increase of 19% compared with the year before. Overall, imports posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal filing cabinet imports to Sweden, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +45.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest metal filing cabinet suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +48.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal filing cabinet import price increased by +73.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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