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

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

The South African market for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -12% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics were exported from South Africa; rising by 41% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics from South Africa, together comprising 73% of total exports. Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Botswana ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports. Zambia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded 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, falling by -22.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 63%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Somalia (+68.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics were imported into South Africa; picking up by 76% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 139%. 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 stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics supplier to South Africa, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho (X units), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -5.9%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics to South Africa, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lesotho ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -6.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 83% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per unit), while the price for China stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lesotho (+4.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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