Germany: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Germany

After two years of growth, the German market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -68.1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by -17.2% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 83%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Germany, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, South Korea and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +57.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 69% of total exports. Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, South Korea and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

India, with a CAGR of +58.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -44.2% to X units in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Germany, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X units), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.5% per year) and Romania (+115.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Germany, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.3% per year) and Romania (+115.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and Austria ($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 (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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