SADC: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in SADC

The SADC market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in SADC

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -24.4% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 101%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates plastics structure, accounting for X units, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics exports, with a CAGR of +5.5% from 2012 to 2022. Mauritius (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mauritius (-3.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics supplier in SADC, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by an average annual rate of -6.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mauritius ($X per unit), while South Africa stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+1.0%).

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics were imported in SADC; dropping by -35.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X units) and Mauritius (X units) were the major importers of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in 2022, amounting to near 26% and 26% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Comoros (X units), Angola (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Botswana (X units), Seychelles (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Namibia (X units), together mixing up a 41% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Seychelles (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in SADC, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Comoros, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at +7.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+6.7% per year) and Comoros (+9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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