SADC: Market for Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics 2025

Market Size for Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in SADC

The SADC market for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in SADC

In value terms, production of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports in SADC

For the fourth consecutive year, SADC recorded growth in shipments abroad of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics, which increased by 37% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in plastics structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics exports, with a CAGR of +10.5% from 2012 to 2022. Tanzania (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by +65 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics supplier in SADC, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 60%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while South Africa amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+2.3%).

Imports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in purchases abroad of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics, which increased by 18% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in 2022 were Botswana (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Namibia (X units), South Africa (X units) and Swaziland (X units), together resulting at 78% of total import. It was distantly followed by Angola (X units) and Zambia (X units), together committing a 9.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Angola ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 44% of total imports. Zambia, Swaziland, South Africa and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform