Africa: Market for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics 2024

Market Size for Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Africa

In 2022, the African market for mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics decreased by -1.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Africa

In value terms, production of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in Africa dropped to X units, which is down by -13.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the main exporter of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics, constituting 38% of total exports. Senegal (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by Mali (13%), Egypt (8.8%) and Togo (6.3%). Kenya (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +126.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics supplier in Africa, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mali ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 13% share.

In Senegal, exports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics increased at an average annual rate of +60.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mali (+3.4% per year) and South Africa (-6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 68% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics were imported in Africa; dropping by -14.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +62.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Libya (X units) and Guinea (X units) were the largest importers of mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics in 2022, amounting to approx. 19% and 15% of total imports, respectively. Guinea-Bissau (X units) took a 7.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (5.9%), Mauritius (5.7%) and Cameroon (5%). The following importers - Morocco (X units), Mali (X units), Ghana (X units), Burkina Faso (X units), Algeria (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Comoros (X units) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +50.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Guinea ($X) and Guinea-Bissau ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 40% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of +45.9%, 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 import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +18.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea-Bissau (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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