South Africa: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in South Africa

The South African market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -34.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in South Africa

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -12.9% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 192%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from South Africa, together comprising 77% of total exports. Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +63.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) remains the key foreign market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics exports from South Africa, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lesotho totaled +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+13.7% per year) and Botswana (-3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+132.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics were imported into South Africa; with a decrease of -58.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 448%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 216% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to South Africa, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X units), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-1.8% per year) and the UK (+41.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Denmark ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports. Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +61.0%, saw 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

The average import price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 57% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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