Tunisia: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 355% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted resilient growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Tunisia

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 25%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports from Tunisia

Exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Tunisia reduced dramatically to X units in 2022, dropping by -46.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,537% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,943% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X units) was the main destination for exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics from Tunisia, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), threefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+15.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+45.0% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +67.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase 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, export price for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics increased by +22.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 77%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics imported into Tunisia soared to X units, increasing by 26% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 751% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 870% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), France (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics to Tunisia, with a combined 44% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics suppliers to Tunisia were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 43% of total imports. The UK, Turkey, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6%.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +23.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 11% 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 +7.9% 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 2014 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform