Kenya: Mattress Support Market 2024

Mattress Support Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kenyan mattress support market, when its value increased by 19% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mattress Support Production in Kenya

In value terms, mattress support production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -13.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mattress Support Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, overseas shipments of mattress supports were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 449%. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mattress support exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 481%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for mattress support exports from Kenya, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, mattress support exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Comoros (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +106.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (-4.6% per year) and Comoros (+23.7% per year).

In value terms, Djibouti ($X), Comoros ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) were the largest markets for mattress support exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +69.3%, saw 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 mattress support export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, mattress support export price decreased by -1.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mattress Support Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of mattress supports increased by 71% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 153%. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 156% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest mattress support supplier to Kenya, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, mattress support imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+11.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mattress supports to Kenya, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+28.5% per year) and the United States (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mattress support import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -23.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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