Foam mattress imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of foam mattress by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports foam mattress from
Most of the value came from China (17%), India (15%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 17% |
| India | $1.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Poland | $874K | 6.9% |
| United States | $808K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $310K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $161K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.17 per kg, 64% above the world average of $6.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Foam mattress exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $12.6 million of foam mattress in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), Kuwait (30%), Bahrain (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 35% |
| Kuwait | $3.8M | 30% |
| Bahrain | $2.2M | 17% |
| Qatar | $1.6M | 13% |
| Mauritius | $220K | 1.8% |
| Maldives | $90K | 0.7% |
| France | $51K | 0.4% |
| United States | $36K | 0.3% |
| Central African Republic | $35K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates foam mattress imports (HS 9404.21): 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 9404.21: Mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of foam mattress imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported foam mattress worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply foam mattress to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of foam mattress per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.17 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $6.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of foam mattress to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export foam mattress?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. That compares with imports of $12.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for foam mattress?
The HS code for foam mattress is subheading 9404.21. 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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