Mattress support exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $14.5 million of mattress support in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 7.8K t |
Where South Africa exports mattress support to
Botswana alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $10.6M | 73% |
| Namibia | $2.1M | 15% |
| Zambia | $362K | 2.5% |
| Eswatini | $302K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $252K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $242K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $204K | 1.4% |
| Lesotho | $164K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $96K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $50K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mattress support imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.0 million of mattress support in 2024 (206 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (45%), China (37%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $463K | 45% |
| China | $385K | 37% |
| India | $61K | 5.8% |
| Romania | $30K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $20K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $16K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $11K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.8% |
| France | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa mattress support exports (HS 9404.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9404.10: Mattress supports.
Common questions
What is the value of mattress support exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported mattress support worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy mattress support from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Namibia (14%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average export price of mattress support per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mattress support from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import mattress support?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mattress support?
The HS code for mattress support is subheading 9404.10. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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