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

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

In 2022, the Cameroonian market for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -16.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics was finally on the rise to reach X units after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,933%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 4,568%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X units) was the main destination for exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics from Cameroon, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics to Central African Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chad (X units), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chad (-6.0% per year) and Congo (-16.9% per year).

In value terms, Chad ($X), Congo ($X) and Central African Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics exported from Cameroon worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chad, with a CAGR of +25.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 191%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chad (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics imported into Cameroon declined significantly to X units, reducing by -24.8% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 475%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 397%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units), France (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics to Cameroon, with a combined 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +66.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics suppliers to Cameroon were Israel ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 28% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +69.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics increased by +8.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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