Tanzania: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 68% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Tanzania

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 226% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -93.9% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 173%. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X units) was the main destination for exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Tanzania, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uganda (X units), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi amounted to +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-31.8% per year) and Uganda (-94.8% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics exports from Tanzania, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Burundi totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-30.5% per year) and Uganda (-93.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Uganda (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -82.2% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 382%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 221%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) constituted the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X units), fourfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+51.3% per year) and China (-16.8% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Tanzania, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+82.5% per year) and China (-16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform