United Arab Emirates: Mattress Market 2024

Mattress Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the mattress market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by -9.1% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +41.9% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Mattress Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, mattress production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Mattress Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of mattresses exported from the United Arab Emirates dropped to X units, falling by -12.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mattress exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +6.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X units) was the main destination for mattress exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, mattress exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X units), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain stood at +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+52.6% per year) and India (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mattresses exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain totaled +24.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+76.0% per year) and Benin (+74.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mattress export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($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 the United States (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mattress Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Mattress imports into the United Arab Emirates shrank sharply to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -15.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +21.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mattress imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +38.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of mattress imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Italy, Romania, the UK, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mattress suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 36% of total imports. Romania, the UK, Italy, the United States and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mattress import price amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mattress import price increased by +37.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :