Africa: Mattress Support Market 2024

Mattress Support Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African mattress support market decreased by -5.6% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Mattress Support Production in Africa

In value terms, mattress support production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mattress Support Exports

Exports in Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of mattress supports, which increased by 26% to X units in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +101.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mattress support exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) represented the major exporter of mattress supports in Africa, achieving 97% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mattress supports exports, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of South Africa (+17 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest mattress support supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -13.4% per year.

Mattress Support Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of mattress supports increased by 11% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mattress support imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Botswana (X units) represented the largest importer of mattress supports, creating 48% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X units), constituting a 5.1% share of total imports. The following importers - Burkina Faso (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Togo (X units), Ghana (X units), South Africa (X units), Namibia (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Morocco (X units), Tanzania (X units), Angola (X units) and Guinea (X units) - together made up 30% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to mattress support imports into Botswana stood at +9.9%. At the same time, Togo (+30.9%), Senegal (+24.3%), Burkina Faso (+23.2%), Morocco (+19.1%), Guinea (+10.3%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.4%) and Ghana (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +30.9% from 2012-2021. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-5.6%), Tanzania (-9.0%), Namibia (-12.7%) and Angola (-16.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Botswana, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Morocco increased by +23, +4.2, +2.9, +2.8 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mattress supports in Africa, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 4.6% share.

In Botswana, mattress support imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-3.5% per year) and Ghana (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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