Sudan: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Sudan

After two years of growth, the Sudanese market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -19.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, approx. X units of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics were exported from Sudan; picking up by 25% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units) was the main destination for exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Sudan, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gambia (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gambia (-90.9% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics exports from Sudan, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Gambia ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gambia (-96.0% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -15.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gambia (-56.0%).

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, purchases abroad of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -17.5% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 712%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 839%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X units) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Sudan, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X units), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda totaled -25.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+0.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Sudan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda stood at -23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+6.4% per year) and Kenya (+22.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, falling by -5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics increased by +21.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kenya ($X per unit), while the price for Uganda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+30.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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