EU: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in the EU

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the EU market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics, when its value increased by 14% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in the EU

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports in the EU

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -32.7% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 28% of total exports. Denmark (X units) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (11%), Spain (7.3%), Romania (6.9%), Italy (6.1%) and Belgium (5.8%). Portugal (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Sweden (X units), Austria (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of -1.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+44.3%), Spain (+16.8%), Portugal (+15.5%), the Czech Republic (+10.4%), Germany (+8.0%) and Sweden (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +44.3% from 2012-2022. Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (-3.1%), Belgium (-3.4%), the Netherlands (-5.3%) and Italy (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Romania (+6.7 p.p.), Spain (+5.6 p.p.), Germany (+5.3 p.p.) and Portugal (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Denmark (-2.3 p.p.), the Netherlands (-3 p.p.), Belgium (-3.1 p.p.), Italy (-5.9 p.p.) and Poland (-8.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics supplier in the European Union, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+0.1% per year) and Germany (+9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per unit) and Denmark ($X per unit), while Austria ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -40% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units), Sweden (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Austria (X units) and Spain (X units) represented the key importers of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics, together committing 74% of total imports. The following importers - Denmark (X units), Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Hungary (X units) and Finland (X units) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. Italy, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Austria, Spain, Denmark, Poland, Belgium, Hungary and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +12.5%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Spain ($X per unit) and Denmark ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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