Sudan: Market for Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

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

In 2022, the Sudanese market for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -0.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from Sudan

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -33.3% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 164%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X units), Ethiopia (X units) and Kenya (X units) were the main destinations of exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics from Sudan. Moreover, exports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics in Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Ethiopia, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics exports from Sudan, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia amounted to +34.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+24.1% per year) and Kenya (-16.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 61% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 63%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Ethiopia (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -4.9% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), Kenya (X units) and Egypt (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics to Sudan, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics to Sudan, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +73.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+35.3% per year) and Italy (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for mattresses other than of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 other than of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -13.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 48%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+34.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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