MERCOSUR: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2025

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics increased by 9.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -2.9% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible 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, exports increased by +70.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 39%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) represented the largest exporter of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics, creating 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X units) and Paraguay (X units), together achieving a 20% share of total exports. Chile (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +18.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (+75.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +75.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (-2.1%) and Paraguay (-9.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+51 p.p.) and Chile (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (-14.5 p.p.) and Paraguay (-26.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 10% share.

In Brazil, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics expanded at an average annual rate of +15.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (-4.5% per year) and Paraguay (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per unit), while Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics increased by 2.3% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99%. 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 of cellular rubber or plastics surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importer of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. 48% of total imports in 2022. Uruguay (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X units) and Argentina (X units). All these countries together took near 44% share of total imports. The following importers - Brazil (X units), Peru (X units) and Ecuador (X units) - together made up 6.8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics imports into Chile stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Argentina (+5.6%), Uruguay (+3.5%) and Colombia (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +5.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ecuador (-4.5%), Peru (-10.4%) and Brazil (-19.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+14 p.p.), Uruguay (+7.2 p.p.), Colombia (+3.7 p.p.) and Argentina (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Peru (-4 p.p.) and Brazil (-21.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Chile, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 55%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform