Africa: Market for Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in Africa

The African market for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in Africa

In value terms, production of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by -2.6% to X units. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the largest exporter of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics, making up 67% of total exports. Egypt (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Rwanda (X units). All these countries together held near 22% share of total exports. The following exporters - Burundi (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Kenya (X units) - together made up 7.2% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+74.9%), Burundi (+25.9%), Rwanda (+20.4%) and Kenya (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +74.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Egypt, Rwanda and Burundi increased by +44, +11, +9.2 and +3.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics supplier in Africa, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 15% share.

In South Africa, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+22.1% per year) and Egypt (+66.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports in Africa

Imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics stood at X units in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in 2022 were Botswana (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Namibia (X units), South Africa (X units), Morocco (X units), Libya (X units), Swaziland (X units), Togo (X units), Ghana (X units), Algeria (X units), Angola (X units) and Zambia (X units), together reaching 69% of total import. Guinea (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Libya ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 25% share of total imports. Togo, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Algeria, Swaziland, Guinea, Ghana, South Africa and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Togo, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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